Easy pad thai is a delicious, healthy dish that can be whipped up very quickly. If "easy" makes you think this isn't an authentic pad thai, think again. Thailand's national dish is easy to cook. This is an ever popular version with chicken, prawns and tofu, but it can easily be turned vegan or pescatarian. With rice noodles, garlic, tamarind, lime and peanuts, among other flavours, what's not to like?

This linguine with crab, peas and lemon, and more besides, is the perfect dish for hot weather. With its notes of fresh herbs and healthy ingredients, it's fully satisfying yet easily digested. And, it is also both quick and easy to make when temperatures mean the last thing you want is to spend time slaving over a hot stove.

Cullen Skink is a traditional Scottish dish, a hearty soup that includes white fish, smoked fish and potatoes at the very least but often also includes cream and other seafood. Similar to chowder, it can be served as a hearty meal-soup but is often served as a first course on formal occasions in Scotland.