Strawberries forever

The arrival of British strawberries in the shops is a moment worth savouring and these joy-bringing recipes are just the way to do it

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 15 mins plus cooling and setting ■ Cook 25 mins 1 tbsp mint leaves, pl s extra to decorate60g butter, melted, lus extra for the tin120g golden caster sugar2 ggs120g plain flour, sift

SERVES 2 Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 200g precooked barley quinoa grain mix 100g strawberries, sliced 75g tinned corn 100g cavolo nero or kale, chopped 50g crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp toasted pumpki

Fill a hamper or cool bag and head for the great outdoors

Courgettes become silky soft when slow-cooked, which is a lovely textural contrast against grilled lamb chops or barbecued chicken. You could also scatter over crumbled feta or goat’s cheese and serve

Cool down when the temperature rises with these delicious desserts and sweet treats