This month's recipe by Melanie Gulliver ticks all the boxes in terms of various dietary requirements, and hits the taste spot too. It is perfect for breakfast, a snack or afternoon tea... Super popular with vegans and non-vegans alike. Read more

What an interesting combination.... A really easy option for hot summer evenings and the whole recipe takes only about 30 minutes to make. See more from Melanie Gulliver See more

All about the figs... It has always been one of the delights of living on the Med but to my amazement figs are being successfully grown in Yorkshire too... Read more

The heat is on and the perfect way to chill is with a glass of Monaco's very own L'Orangerie... Read more

This is a cake that is so light, moist, very delicious and perfect for a summer party. Melanie Gulliver's cake uses oranges and almonds and guarantees it to be a hit with everyone... Oh yum! Read more

A perfect tart for summer lunches or beach picnics, this tart is based on a recipe from one of Melanie Gulliver's favourite chefs, Yotam Ottolenghi. Read more

An official Curaçao liqueur has to be made with the dried peels of the "Laraha". Laraha is a bitter orange native to the Caribbean island of Curaçao. See how you can enjoy this cool true blue number. Read more

A glass of French Rosé is usually associated with summer, sunshine and socialising. Recent news of a possible shortage in France has many feeling a little anxious... but we have found a little Italian number to keep us sipping and smiling, just in case... Read more

This is a wonderful cake to make for an afternoon tea or for a special treat. Not too difficult to make either. It is easy to adapt for a gluten or dairy free version. Melanie shows us how! Read more

National Vegetarian Week 2018 runs from the 14 - 20th May. Here are top ten tips for caterers by Sam Platt, manager of the Vegetarian Society Cookery School... Read more