Summer's here and the time is right for... salads. Lettuce and green leaves are at their best now and a fresh and frisky salad is a great way to cool down a hot day.

It's new potato season. Don't forget that these popular spuds can be cooked in – at least – 19 different ways.

Summer time is tomato time. Be sure to enjoy them – fresh or cooked – when they are ripe, kissed by the sun and at their very best. Some tips to get you started: