Time for a cocktail

SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins plus chilling NO COOK EASY 50ml gin2½ tsp dry vermouth1 lemon, zested and juiced90g pitted green olives from a jar,plus 1 tbsp of the brinelarge pinch of caster sugar3 tbsp extra

Crowd-pleasing dishes inspired by summer travels

■ Serves 8 ■ 20 mins plus 1 hr chilling ■ Cook 5 mins 50g frozen mixed berries4 tbsp golden caster sugar4 tbsp crème de cassisabout 250g madeira cake, sliced250g mascarpone500g fresh custard2 tsp vani

Channel passion-fruit Martini vibes with this boozy sundae. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS, PLUS SETTING COOK 10 MINS ✱ 6 passion fruit ✱ 300g fresh/frozen mango flesh, chopped ✱ Juice 1 lime ✱ 50g caster suga

IF YOU MAKE ONE THING… Chilli pitta pockets ...

Corn is great with lime, smoky flavours and earthy cumin. If you can, keep some kernels together in strips for visual interest. ■ Serves 4-6 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 3 corn cobs1 yellow and 2 red