Risotto doesn’t have to be stodgy winter fare. If you’re looking to cut down on your meat intake, give this caprese salad-inspired version a go. It’s the ultimate ‘pantry dish’, made with canned tomatoes, while the Campbell’s Chicken Stock gives it depth and helps the rice soften. Finally, finish with fresh burrata and scattered oregano or basil leaves –guaranteed to become a crowd pleaser.

This salad is fresh, zesty and great with chicken. Grilled peach and basil salad

This salad is light and refreshing, perfect for a long festive lunch with friends.

“Often diminished to a garnish, I love to use fresh herbs as the base for raw fish dishes alongside a punchy accompaniment like agrodolce peppers. Boon Luck Farm’s thai basil is a favourite” – Monty Koludrovic. Marinated cobia, finger lime, agrodolce peppers and herbs

“It’s hard to go past a roast chook” – Matt Moran.. Salt-baked chicken with zucchini, lemon and basil salad

Italian bubbles make a feather-light batter for this smart yet straightforward starter. Buffalo ricotta and basil zucchini flowers with prosecco

Seasonal summery fruits really sing in this delicious sweet treat. Nectarine, strawberry and basil galette

Sourdough, tomato, prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella and basil make for the ultimate side salad. Tomato & prosciutto salad

Enjoy these classic flavours from Italy in this easy go-to midweek meal. One-pan chicken and prosciutto with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil

‘Wow’ is all I could say last summer in London when I tried grilled strawberries with clotted cream ice cream with a jug of Pimm’s on the side. I promise this will be your go-to dessert until the weather turns, says chef Matt Wilkinson. Grilled strawberries and cream with pepper and basil

A super healthy and easy seafood recipe you can enjoy eating alfresco. Pan-roasted prawns in tomato, basil and feta sauce

Eggplant, haloumi, basil and pine nuts? This recipe’s got it all. Plus it’s a vegetarian’s dream meal. Eggplant stuffed with haloumi, basil, pine nuts

Craig Knudsen’s vibrant heirloom tomato salad is given a twist with rye bread crumbs and yoghurt. Heirloom tomato, basil and sheep’s yoghurt salad

Melt in your mouth lamb shanks will be the star of this dish. Recipe by Manu Fieldel.

Juicy lamb rump is the star of this salad, with fragrant corn and herbs to match. Colin Fassnidge’s rosemary lamb rump with charred corn, manchego & black garlic salad