A swift midweek match of sticky-sauced chicken and cool, spicy cucumber

Coca-Cola was introduced to Hong Kong in the 1960s, and has since made its way into a couple of recipes, including the popular Chinese cold remedy, boiled cola with ginger, as well as various iterations of Coca-Cola chicken. I remember my mum making these wings when I was a child, and I always wondered how they were allowed She wouldn’t let us drink coke, but somehow, with chicken, it passed! I started making Coca-Cola wings for my own kids only recently, and they’re always gobbled up before they touch their rice; they’re also delicious with this spicy cucumber salad.

Suzie Lee is a cook, TV presenter and author of two cookbooks

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A cake especially for Wimbledon and a rich, moreish cross between tortilla and sponge cake

Butter, sugar, flour, eggs … When we think of baking, these are the ingredients that come immediately to mind. As a way of packing in flavour and colour, however, I wonder if herbs are the shot we’re not taking. Soft herbs – mint, parsley, basil – work well in light sponges, muffins and creams (and ice-creams), while hardy ones – rosemary, oregano, thyme – hold their own in more robust breads and bakes. Have a play and, if you’re new to the game, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to warm up. Tennis puns aside, make sure you hold back a few mint sprigs for the Pimm’s, though.