Makes 9-10

Marcella Hazan first introduced me to this unlikely sounding combination. It takes a certain amount of courage to try it, but believe me it makes strawberries taste exquisitely intense.

Serves 8-10

Use this delicious tender sponge unfilled for the summer pudding, or sandwich together with whipped cream and homemade raspberry jam or fresh raspberries as a delicious treat for tea.

THIS much abused recipe is one of the most delicious desserts of summer when made with best quality home-made ice cream, sugared peaches or nectarines and a fresh raspberry sauce.

2lb (900g) very ripe strawberries

Smoked Mackerel Pâte

Serves 8-10

This soup tastes of summer. If you are using fresh peas use the pods to make a vegetable stock and use as a basis for your soup. Having said that, best quality frozen peas also make a delicious soup.

Serves 10-12