Summer soups

Prepare: 15 minutes plus marinating time Serves: 4 1/2 small red onion125g cucumber peeled125g de seeded red peppers, chopped250g ripe tomatoes150g watermelon flesh250ml fresh tomato juice1 clove garl

Low-maintenance plates packed with punchy flavours? We’ve sorted your midweek eating schedule with these five easy-to-pull-together summer suppers

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...

By Ryland Peters & Small Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 30 mins 2 x 400ml tins of coconut milk100ml vegetable stock1 tbsp demerara sugar100g cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped1 yellow pepper, cut into s

Summery beans & herby green aïoli Dried beans are very cost-effective, and ideal for simmering in a big batch. Use a good-quality olive oil when making this dish, as it imparts a lot of flavour. MAKES