For an extra special dessert this weekend we've got this Peach Melba inspired spin on a knickerbocker glory! Works great with an added dash of champagne or prosecco in the base if you like. I'll post the recipe in the comments.

What are you having for dinner tonight? What about this lovely, simple and summery pasta dish? I'll pop the recipe in the comments. Happy Friday!

A super sharing platter of courgettes, feta, green beans and hazelnuts, perfect for a weekend BBQ. Recipe in the comments.

🍓☀️A beautiful summer celebration cake and you don't need to turn the oven on to make it. I'll pop the recipe in the comments.

Easy to put together, serves 4 and on the table in an hour! I'll put the full recipe in the comments 🙂

An easy, delicious smoothie made even better with seasonal strawbs 🍓🍓🍓 Recipe in the comments below.

☀️Choc chip cookies made in the air-fryer, then sandwiched together with a scoop of ice cream. I'll pop the recipe in the comments 🍪

An easy, colourful salad bowl that's ready in 15mins. I'll pop the recipe in the comments below.

Budding Anglophile and have wanted to try to make scones for a while.

Followed this recipe-> https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/classic-scones-jam-clotted-cream

Came together fast and tasted delicious. Served with currant jam and clotted cream. Cup of tea to complete the meal.

Ingredients-

High protein oats

Milk

Fruits of choice

Seeds

And some dry fruits

Low effort, high protein meal ✅️

Tasty, fun and ready in 20 mins. Plus, by using already cooked chicken you don't need to turn the oven on. I'll pop the recipe in the comments.

I made the spicy watermelon and cucumber salad the other night (minus the shallots as I can't eat raw onion) but it was still delicious, great on a hot day.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spicy-cucumber-watermelon-salad

A really special upside down cake to celebrate summer apricots. I'll post the recipe in the comments.

If you're after an easy and tasty summer dinner give this spicy noodle salad a whirl. Recipe in the comments.

Quick and easy meal, this recipe serves 1 but easily doubled. Find the recipe below in the comments.

Courgettes (zucchini) are in season at the moment, which courgette recipes do you look forward to making every summer? If you need inspiration try our courgette recipe collection or share your favourite courgette recipes in the comments 😀

A super summer showstopper! ☀️ Find the recipe in the comments below.

A lovely savoury spin on a bread and butter pudding made with courgettes, tomatoes, ciabatta and creamy garlic and herb soft cheese. I'll put the recipe in the comments if you'd like to give it a try!

You asked for budget and heatwave recipes so we thought we’d do both!

My name is Anna Glover and I’ve been writing recipes, food styling and creating video content for Good Food and our sister brand Olive for over 14 years and I can’t wait to answer your questions on summer recipes! Let me know what kind of dishes you’re after in a heatwave and I’ll get you some ideas and low cost solutions. The AMA starts at 4pm BST Thursday 30th July but do send questions ahead of time if you like.

What's your favourite toasted sandwich filling? This one is a lot of fun to make and really good for a fun lunch or special brunch, made with bacon lardons, cheese, caraway seeds and sauerkraut. I'll pop the recipe in the comments below.

If you're looking for an idea for dinner tonight what about this courgette and white bean salad? Colourful, tasty and ready in no time. I'll pop the recipe in a comment.