Nothing says summer more than gooseberries, and this classic pie works beautifully in any outdoor setting

A slow affair, this lamb dish is cooked until the meat is falling off the bone and pared with bittersweet endives

Slice the lamb and the waft of herbs, garlic and anchovy hits you, one of the best food smells ever

Dressed green leaves and sunny egg yolks conjure up the lightest summer dish

Fresh, crisp, salty, sweet and fragrantly oily – this salad is perfect with cool and crumbly roquefort

The idea of a toasted sandwich with bacon, smoked salmon and mango chutney is curious, but surprisingly delicious

Bright dishes for hot days, from Sami Tamimi’s watermelon and halloumi to Uyen Luu’s lemongrass steak, watercress and rice noodles

If you are going to serve these potatoes with fish, then it is nice to cook them in fish stock

Roast goose stuffed with mashed potato, onions a la monegasque and marsala custards – the year’s biggest meal sorted

Seaweed, trotters, charcoal and even a bit of boiled potato – chefs and food writers on what they add to dinner to make it extra special

A fragrant tomato curry, a fresh tricolore salad and the perfect margherita – delicious dishes to tart up your tomatoes

A classic chocolate coupe, summer ice lollies and a no-bake honey cheesecake – simple sweets to please family and friends

Celebrate the year’s best feast with Simon Hopkinson’s delicious recipes

Simon Hopkinson’s warming chicken and garlic broth and a Sunday-night special of coddled eggs – delicious meals that are perfect for one person