Tomatoes

By Emma Porter Serves 3 | Prep 15 mins 200g cherry tomatoes, quartered½ a red onion, finely sliced1 cucumber, quartered and finely sliced50g olives, pitted and halved2 tbsp capers1 green pepper, de-se

• Also known as fava beans when dried, broad beans are at their best in the UK from late spring to late summer. Although originally from the Middle East, they’ve been grown in the UK for thousands of

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

Use ripe tomatoes to make these sweet and spicy bruschetta bites. They’re ideal for a garden party, when it doesn’t matter if you end up making a bit of a mess. SERVES 16 as a side PREP 15 mins COOK 1

Make the most of asparagus while it’s at its best

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