We're well on our way to summer, and no doubt many of us are busy daydreaming of holidays, be they the ones we have coming up or ones we've been on in the past.

Few things can whisk us away as easily as food, and it's also a great way to get you in the mood for summer. From tender kofte and zesty summer rolls, to creamy curries and fresh seafood, we've rounded up some of our favourite dishes for when we want a taste of summer.

Nico's lettuce cup lamb koftas with mint yogurt

James Martin's Valencia beans and red prawns

Georgina Hayden's grilled halloumi with apricots

Jeeny's Vietnamese summer rolls

Wade's Spanish garlic shrimp

Donal Skehan's one pan Italian chicken

Trisha's beef satay with shredded carrot

Spicy fish soup with tomatoes and orange zest

Ed Smith's tray-baked coconut omelette with fragrant salad

Gino D'Acampo's pasta salad