Cook today – eat tomorrow

Nigel Slater: In high summer, I like to cook a little something for tomorrow, choosing the coolest part of the day in which to do it. The idea of waking up in the morning knowing that your lunch or supper is half made is a pretty ace way to start the day...

Summer pasta

Anna Del Conte cook and author of 12 books on Italian cooking, collaborates with Eric Treuille on 15 easy, quick and delicious recipes

Italian without the pasta

This summer, Nigel Slater is cooking bright tasting salads and bruschetta, uncomplicated roasts and refreshing desserts - classic Italian fare, but on the lighter side

Angela’s bashes

Chef Angela Hartnett is about to open another restaurant for Gordon Ramsay. But this time it's inspired by her Italian roots. Eva Wiseman joins her for lunch

Nigel Slater’s quick summer dishes

Crab cakes on a bright pea purée, chicken wings and quail to eat with your fingers. Pour a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy an easy feast

Quick and easy feasts

Allegra McEvedy, chef and co-founder of the award-winning fast-food chain, Leon, prepares six dishes inspired by her travels

Nigel Slater’s early summer dishes

Tiny peas and broad beans, early season asparagus, the first British strawberries - life doesn't get much better

The god of green things

Arthur Potts-Dawson is the chef behind the groundbreakingly ethical restaurant, Acorn House in London, and the winner of OFM's best newcomer award last year. Here he recreates some of his favourite recipes - using seasonal, local ingredients , naturally

Summer meat dishes

Hot slices of sizzling pork on soft rolls or smothered with delicious cheese and marsala

Best served cold

Wonderfully versatile salads with fish, meat and seafood - or simply full of beans

Feasts to eat al fresco

Take a chicken or quail, some Moroccan spices, a lemon or two and head for the garden

Delicious easy pasta dishes

For a quick al fresco lunch, serve a pasta dish with brilliant contrasts of flavours and combinations

Quick and easy Asian food

Fragrant chicken soup, spectacular pork ribs and super-fast greens

Easy chicken

Thighs, legs, wings, breasts ... and ensure there's enough left over to pick at. Five simple recipes by Nigel Slater

Slow suppers

Britain's top food writer cooks delicious dishes worth waiting for ...