Scorched cucumbers with peaches, herbs and diy burrata

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Enjoy the flavours of the season with these light, delicious and simple-to-prepare dishes that will have everyone wanting more

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

Prepare: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Serves: 2 60g cashews1 courgette200g rigatoni or penne pasta1 avocadoHandful basil1 tbsp nutritional yeast3 garlic cloves 1 lemon100g sun-dried tomatoes in oilHand

Bringing a crisp freshness to salads and summer drinks, cucumbers are a summertime staple. It’s easy to grow your own from seed and growing them yourself, then picking them fresh, means they have more

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