When you think of summer, what do you think of? Burgers; light, fresh ingredients; vibrant colors; but, most importantly, dishes that don’t make you feel 8 and a half months pregnant when you’re finished with them. Ideally, you’d be sitting around 4 months - still full, but not so big that you have to lay down on the bed and do breathing exercises.

A Greek Vegan Pasta Salad - the best of both worlds. The classic backyard summer pool party show stopper mixed with the simple ingredients that make Greek food so delicious. The trick to the best vegan pasta salad is to use great ingredients - there are few of them so make every one the most delicious they can be.

Here they are. Vegan Tacos: Three Ways. A Spicy BBQ cauliflower, a Samosa with Curry Sauce, and Sweet Potato with Avocado Crema. Each of them as good as the last, and so, so filling (word on the street is that these plus a margarita are the ultimate backyard dinner party combo).

Vegan Stuffed Peppers - another great summer recipe to add to your collection. Packed to the brim with rice, mushrooms, peas, and carrots, then topped with an amazing tomato sauce. Pair with a salad or side of your choice and enjoy out on the the patio.

Vegan Spring Rolls packed to the brim with carrots, cucumber, avocado, and mango. Can you get any fresher than that? This truly is a summer must-try, and makes for the perfect date night activity.

A vegan pea pesto that tastes even better than it looks (it’s possible, I promise). Paired with grape tomatoes, beets, basil, and mint, this pasta suddenly turns into a great summer dish. Throw it together in 30 minutes, and prepare the table on the patio with a glass of white wine in hand.

These three easy vegan meal prep ideas come together in less than an hour. A Vegan Strawberry Pasta Salad, Vegan Burrito Bowl, and Vegan Mediterranean Stew that are all so, so good. Prepare lots, and enjoy over the course of a week.

These super quick and easy Vegan Burritos come together in no time at all. Packed to the brim with black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocados, and a cheeky jalapeño for good luck, this truly is the perfect summer dinner.

This delicious Vegan Burrito Bowl is perfect for lunches. Throw some spiced rice in a container, top with vegan burrito mix, some homemade tortilla chips, an avocado, and you’ve got yourself an authentic Mexican meal wherever you go.

This vegan black bean burger is the perfect meal of a warm summer night. It’s packed with flavour and has a kick of heat. Affordable, easy, and tasty - the three essential ingredients for any burger.

This low calorie, vegan spicy cucumber salad is packed full with nutrients, bring a kick of heat, and has loads of protein. It’s the perfect dish for a summer’s evening and makes for a great lunch, too.