Elderflower syllabub with raspberries and crushed meringues recipe

What can beat homemade ice cream? It's much easier than you think…

Gooseberries and elderflowers have such a short season that it is well worth preserving their lovely flavour in a...

This refreshing fat free sorbet is delicious served on its own or with a bowl of English raspberries.

This refreshing cordial is best served topped with chilled sparkling or still water or add a slug of gin or vodka...

The strong muscat scent of elderflowers not only works well with gooseberries but also with raspberries.

The seasonal berries and elderflower make this dessert heaven

This gorgeous summer pudding is actually a lot lighter than you'd imagine

It may be an old-fashioned recipe, but we’ve given it a modern spin for a touch of extra pizzazz. Gooseberries are...

A modern take on a retro pud, this simple sorbet recipe is a perfect palate cleanser

A healthy salad that won’t leave you feeling hungry – perfect for lunch or supper.

If you haven’t tried frozen soya beans give them a go, they’re delicious. Cook them just as you would frozen peas.

Classic bright yellow American mustard mixed with light Italian dressing perks up the pasta with pastrami  (cured...

Our shortcut for busy cooks is to use a pot of tomato salsa to coat the pasta. Treat yourselves to the sun-blush...

Jars of pickled herring are perfect instant protein, drain and mix with soured cream and white wine vinegar for a...

Roasted butternut squash with a hint of spice tossed together with a speedy French dressing is a speedy, satisfying...

Make a classic Mediterranean salad more substantial by combining it with pasta.

A pot of tzatziki – yoghurt, cucumber and mint dip – makes a lovely light dressing for pasta and roasted vegetables.

Bought satay sauce makes a deliciously nutty dressing to this simple pasta salad.

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Come rain or shine, this recipe will please all the family with the rich delicious flavours in both the sauce and...

Jambalaya is a wonderful Louisiana rice dish - a sort of Creole paella. Our version cuts down on the fat, keeping...

A low-fat fiesta of a dish, there’s no additional fat needed – it all comes from the chorizo and the tomatoes make...

An easy, flavour packed recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner

A pared-down version of the classic, this can be knocked up in no time

Try our new idea for a light salmon salad recipe

Light as a feather, chilled raspberry souffle is an easy no bake recipe that makes the perfect ending to a summer meal

An easy midweek supper recipe using everyday ingredients

A rich and indulgent chocolate cheesecake recipe

Our delicious carrot cake recipe has a lovely zingy topping

One of America's most popular cakes, this flashy red velvet cake recipe tastes amazing and will wow your guests...

This fab salad could almost be a main course in itself. Just add a glass of crisp white wine!

This delicious bread recipe is a breeze to make, and served with some homemade dips, there's no need for starters

This dip recipe is an English version of the Mexican queso blanco. Be warned, it's highly addictive!

This mix of toasted spices, seeds and nuts makes a great dip mixed with olive oil

Homemade houmous is a world away from shop-bought, and a lot lower in fat

Indian seasoning works with the richness of lamb to make a seriously delicious burger

A light and refreshing lemon dessert with crunchy biscuit and creamy syllabub

An easier version of a zabaglione, this syllabub is an almost instant, lighter way to end a meal

Such a simple dessert recipe

A creamy chocolate filling sits on tart raspberries over a crumbly biscuit base in this delicious dessert recipe

This Green & Black's recipe looks absolutely stunning and tastes sensational - a real crowd-pleaser

New Yorkers get this right, and their cheesecake should only be changed in terms of the flavouring.

Think of a Battenberg mixed with a Bakewell tart, and you're close to the taste of this light, moreish almond cake,...

This chocolate tart is delicious served with crème fraîche, vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt

The true essence of summer in a jar! For the best jam use fruit that is firm, just ripe and without blemishes

Think classic Eton Mess, but using raspberries plus a hint of booze!

This cheesecake can be made with fresh or frozen raspberries. Serve with raspberry sauce and extra berries.

Light as clouds, these delicate, poached meringues floating on a flavoured crème anglaise are a French classic known...

This dessert is a firm favourite for a special occasion - and scattering rose petals is an absolute must! Taken from...

This dessert looks impressive, but is so simple. It'll need a few seconds under a really hot grill to brown the...

A tropical pavlova all rolled up!

A classic tart that the whole family will love

We've used half-fat cream to cut down the fat content in this fabulous meringue

Feel good about this trifle - it's lighter than a traditional trifle recipe

These fabulous chocolate meringues definitely have the wow factor. They're simple to make and will be loved by everybody

You can never have too many recipes for raspberries and these are an ideal pink for Valentine's.

You can never have too many recipes for strawberries and these are an ideal pink for a Breast Cancer Care fundraiser...