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.

Pray for sun!

Pray for sun!

Have a delicious. barbecue

What you choose to throw on the BBQ is a personal thing: for some a prawn will do; others want the whole shebang. But we have barbecue recipes to suit everyone's tastes.

  1. Barbecuing hot tips
  2. Barbecuing fish and shellfish

Weekend treats

Weekend treats

Takeaways you make at home

Love a takeaway but treating yourself is strictly off the menu since the recession bit? Well, we're feeling it too at delicious. HQ, which is why we've compiled our favourite takeaways that can be prepared at home in less than 30 minutes.

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.

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

Go Med

Go Med

Mediterranean Food

For a piece of sunny Greece, a taste of Turkey, or a culinary nod to Egypt look no further. These healthy Mediterranean recipes are as nostalgic of holidays past as they are a kiss and a tickle to your tastebuds.

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

Looking for answers?

Looking for answers?

Features & guides

Get your healthy eating tips, drinks advice and travel kicks, kitchen talk and book reviews right here!

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

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!

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.