🍑 Peach pavlova, homemade passata and seasonal bakes

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Bake of the week: lemon and blackberry cake This golden sponge combines tart blackberries with zingy lemon, and a hint of sweetness from icing sugar. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or mascarpone. Summer star

Midweek winner: courgette and mint soup Make the most of courgette season by combining the vibrant vegetable with fresh mint and lemon zest to create this fresh soup. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche on top and crusty bread on the side. Seasonal starter

Healthy boost: prawn stir-fry Juicy prawns, sweet peppers and fiery ginger come together in this high-protein, low-fat stir-fry. It makes for a nourishing midweek meal that's ready in just 25 minutes. Low-calorie dinner

Weekend project: homemade passata San Marzano tomatoes are perfect for sauces thanks to their thick flesh and sweet flavour. Follow our step-by-step recipe for passata, then use it as a base for pizzas, pastas and stews. Celebrate tomato season

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No-cook dish: smoked mackerel caesar salad We've put a seafood twist on the classic chicken salad to create this hearty summer dish. If you have any dressing leftover, drizzle it over new potatoes or roast salmon. Speedy lunch

Effortless entertaining: peach melba smashed pavlova Using ready-made custard and meringue nests makes this a simple and speedy dessert that's great for entertaining. Top with seasonal berries and velvety soft peaches. 15-minute pudding

Chef recipe: Hafida Ben Rejeb Latta's chicken tajin Tunisian tajin is a spicy tortilla packed with chicken, chickpeas, paprika and herbs. This is a slightly tweaked version of the dish that's cooked all over Tunisia. Cook the recipe

Cocktail hour: michelada This spicy Mexican cocktail comes from El Pastor, a group of authentic Mexican taquerias in London. Combining cold lager, chilli, tequila and lime, it's just the ticket for hot summer days. Tequila tipple

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