When you think of range cookers, it's easy to imagine hearty winter stews and slow-cooked Sunday roasts, just what you want in the peak of summer, right?

I don't think so.

But that's not to say a range cooker is redundant when the weather is warmer, as some assume...

To prove the point, ESSE (with a little help from some of the best chefs around, those from River Cottage and Bluebell Farmhouse Kitchen) has put together a fantastic collection of summer recipes...

They're all inspired by the best of British ingredients and perfect for those long, warm days...

Picture baskets generously packed with picnic goodies, soft fruits fresh from the stem, and dishes as vibrant as the season itself.

There's plenty to choose from. And you can use your ESSE cooker (or whatever cooker you have) to make them all. Then just take them outside and enjoy beneath the sunshine.

You can check out the full collection of recipes here.

And if you try any, I'd love to hear what you think of them.

Warm regards,
Andy