Cucumber, elderflower and mint granita

Iced puddings are our go-to for summer entertaining and who better to go to for inspiration than the italians?

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

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

Peel and chop 3 cucumbers and add to a blender or food processor with 5 cups of water, the juice of 2-3 limes (depending how zesty you like it), and 4 tbsps of golden caster sugar. Blitz until smooth,

Originally a Persian word, which eventually became escabeche in Spain, sikbaj literally means cooking in an acidic mixture, namely vinegar. Mackerel is extensively preserved on the west coast of India

Delight your guests with these fruity desserts at your next gathering