A cherry and fennel seed focaccia and a nectarine, tomato and feta salad to convince even the doubters that sweet fruit can pair with savoury

Make the most of summer’s stone fruit season with these simple ideas for lunch and pudding

Get little hands busy on these fun recipes for meatball pastry puffs and a tzatziki dip with crisps and chives

Save and savour a batch of sweet and sharp south-east Asian mango and squash pickle, and a piquant eastern European pepper condiment

The colour and aroma of deepest summer, tomatoes are versatile whatever the weather. Perfect for crisp gnocchi, refreshing gazpacho and baked sausages

Use the best chicken you can afford for these baked thighs with cherry tomatoes and a green bean, lettuce and parmesan salad

Hot, tasty crab and leek tarts served with a sprightly fennel and chicory salad

With Chesapeake Bay blue crab season in full swing — and tomatoes, corn and green beans at their peak — make Maryland crab soup right now.

The rather under-celebrated pasta salad is the ultimate make-ahead summer meal, with endless spins to keep things fresh

A green and herby warm salad for warm days