“There is no better flavour than when a tomato is picked right off the vine,” says Chef Derek Layden. And those local tomatoes are the star of the show in Milly Oak’s recipe for Sun-dried Pasta Salad. Keep it simple, adds Chef Layden, and always try to find local produce. But it takes a special ingredient to make this dish really shine: “Cooking together as a family, as a couple for date night, or with a friend or loved one makes memories that will leave a lasting impression

Pasta salad is one thing, but orzo has become a new favourite around the patio table. A spin on Greek salad, this is both a healthy and...