Independence Day

Independence Day

American recipes

The USA celebrates Independence Day on 4 July, so why not get into the American swing of things with these authentic American dishes, courtesy of Uncle Sam. 

Recipe of the day

Recipe of the day

Chorizo chicken with chickpea and rocket salad

A lovely Spanish recipe to cook on the barbecue. The chorizo adds an incredibly rich flavour to the chicken.

Big deal

Big deal

Al fresco menu ideas

On 19 July, the Eden Trust is asking people to hold a Big Lunch – street parties with their neighbours to generate some much-needed community spirit. To make life easier, we've rustled up some picnic, barbecue and kids' party menus for you.

Events & campaigns

Events & campaigns

Food events: July 2009

There are plenty of regional food festivals this month, and seafood, cheese and cherries get a special mention.

  1. Regional food events

Green-fingered?

Green-fingered?

What to plant in July

Summer has officially arrived – and now’s the time to plant new potatoes, parsley and kale.

  1. Grow Your Own

Tis the season!

Tis the season!

Cherry treats


Cherry Aid is a campaign to highlight the plight of the British cherry. Support it by cooking up one of these gorgeous recipes that require fresh cherries.

  1. Cherries on top

Have a meat-free week

Have a meat-free week

Vegetarian recipes for summer

Dear veggies, we haven't forgotten you. We've got some divine vegetarian recipes that make ideal light lunches or simple suppers for the warmer months.

Fairtrade recipes

Fairtrade recipes

Cream cheese marble brownies

Cafédirect's brownies are as chocolately as they come but with a hint of coffee for extra flavour. Serve with Cafédirect's Medium Roast Coffee, with its nutty, spicy aromas.

  1. Brown butter spice cake

Shopping list

Shopping list

This month's shopping list

Print out our shopping list for the Smart Cook section of the August issue of the magazine; this month it's 10 recipes which use minimal cooking equipment – perfect for a self-catering holiday.

Looking for something?

Looking for something?

Visit our marketplace!

Looking for somerthing foodie, whether it's kitchenware, shops, delis, gifts, restaurants, holidays and even – er – food? Then come visit our marketplace!

Looking for answers?

Looking for answers?

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