This Hairy Bikers' vegetable soup makes a wonderful light dinner in the summer time with some good-quality bread – the drizzle of homemade basil oil adds a hit of Mediterranean flavour.

If you grow your own herbs – even in a windowbox – use them for this light and fresh-tasting summer vegetable strudel. Just be sure to include chives or spring onions for a touch of onion ...

But for now, we’re focusing on summer ready dishes that are best enjoyed outside ... into ribbons on a mandolin or with a ‘y’-shaped vegetable peeler, being careful of your hands.

The chefs of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make age-bitashi with summer vegetables ... This colorful dish is the perfect summer treat, and a feast for both mouth and eyes!

Enter chilled noodles: light, refreshing and endlessly adaptable. They’ve been a summer staple in many cultures for good ...

The gnocchi, butter, and prosciutto add just enough indulgence to this dish, but the fresh asparagus and sweet peas steal the show.

Let stand until the vegetables soften, 30 minutes. Drain. 2. In a glass bowl, mix the remaining vinegar, sugar and garlic. Microwave at high power for about 30 seconds, until the sugar is dissolved.

Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, ¼ cup olive oil and chile flakes to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the olives, shallot or onion ...

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the vegetables, vinegar ... Place in an oiled, 2-inch-deep Pyrex dish, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Bake for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, making ...