It’s true what they say – you really do find gold at the end of a rainbow. With the London Pride parade taking place at the beginning of July, gather your friends and celebrate the world’s diversity with these fantastically colourful dishes. Packed with vibrant flavours, these fun and fancy rainbow recipes will steal the show at any celebration, or simply add a little colour to any midweek meal.

Rainbow breakfast smoothie bowl

Start your day on the bright side with this little bowl of sunshine. If its looks somehow aren’t enough to make you fall for it, its flavour surely will be. Packed with sweet bananas, sharp raspberries and creamy avocado, this smoothie bowl will keep you satisfied all morning. Alternatively, treat yourself post-gym or serve as a light and wholesome summer dessert.

American Raspberry pancakes

Light and buttery, and rich with the flavour of vanilla, these American-style pancakes will have you dreaming of the bright lights of Broadway. Quick to whip up and hard not to wolf down, add your own special twist to this versatile recipe by experimenting with your favourite toppings. We love fresh, colourful summer berries with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of maple syrup and crushed pistachios.

Warm potato and Mediterranean vegetable salad

The great thing about this potato salad recipe is you can pick and choose the vegetables you use – here we use the traffic light combination of courgettes, yellow peppers and tomatoes, but you can substitute those for just about any produce. Simply throw your veg into the oven with basil, garlic pepper, fennel seeds and a sprinkling of sea salt, then add baby new potatoes, a drizzle of olive oil and a generous helping of freshly ground pepper. Delicious with a dollop of Greek yoghurt.

Spicy meringue gateaux

A classic meringue with a spicy twist – this colourful dessert is a delight for all the senses. Sweet, light meringue is mixed with chicory and coffee essence for a more grounded base, while peaches and cherries add a sharp, fruity flavour to the mix. An arrowroot glaze and freshly whipped cream add the finishing touches to this masterpiece – serve with fresh fruit for a final rainbow flourish.