
Summer cocktails
Summer cocktails
Aperol spritz ice lollies
The Aperol spritz, Italy’s gift to the world of summer cocktails, is ever-popular in the UK sunshine – and it...
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Cocktails
Pomada (Spanish gin cocktail)
The Pomada is Menorca’s favourite cocktail for fiestas. This boozy lemon slushy is traditionally made with the island’s own gin...
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Spritzes
Hugo spritz (elderflower prosecco cocktail)
Learn how to make a classic Italian hugo spritz cocktail, a refreshing mix of prosecco and elderflower cordial with a...
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Cocktails
Rebujito (Spanish sherry cocktail)
Fancy a change from sangria? Try a rebujito, Andalusia’s much-loved sherry cocktail. Learn how to make this easy summer cocktail....
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Canapés and cocktails
Tinto de verano (Spanish red wine cocktail)
Tinto de verano is a popular Spanish cocktail made with red wine and lemon-lime soda. It’s an easier, lighter version...
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Summer cocktails
Ultimate Pimm’s
This ultimate Pimm’s recipe takes the traditional summer cup recipe to the next level. We’ve added a splash of gin...
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Cocktails
Bicicletta cocktail
Perfect for aperitivo hour in the garden, a bicicletta is as easy to make as riding a bike – and...
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Summer cocktails
Classic daiquiri
Have you ever tried a classic daiquiri? Today the daiquiri comes in many forms, often adulterated with different fruits and...
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Champagne cocktails
Classic mimosa
Do you know how to make a classic mimosa? We always thought a mimosa was just a fancy name for...
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Spicy cocktails
Spicy margarita ice lollies
The zingy, fresh flavour of a margarita is always enhanced by a prickle of chilli (see our jalapeño mezcal margarita...
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Coffee
Espresso martini ice lollies
An espresso martini is always a good idea. Turn the crowd-pleasing cocktail into summery ice lollies with a splash of...
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Summer cocktails
Sex on the beach
The sex on the beach cocktail was hugely popular in the 1980s, not just for its risqué name but its...
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July seasonal
White sangria
This white sangria is a lighter, more refreshing take on the more common red-wine based Spanish sharing drink, made for...
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Non-alcoholic drinks
Brazilian-style lemonade
Inspired by Brazilian lemonade, which is made by whizzing up limes with condensed milk, our take has a bit more...
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Spicy recipes
Jalapeño mezcal margarita
Are you partial to a margarita? This is the best version of the cocktail we’ve come across. Mezcal (tequila’s smoky...
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Summer cocktails
Strawberry spritz
Our strawberry scorcher is based on a Bicicletta, an Italian spritz containing Campari, white wine and soda water. This fruitier...
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Canapés and cocktails
Spicy martini
Fans of the dirty martini, listen up! Swap the green olive for a pickled green chilli and realise what you’ve...
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Long Island iced tea
Let’s be honest – have you ever ordered a Long Island Iced Tea for the flavour without considering the end...
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Cocktails
Cuba libre
This easy, refreshing drink is perfect served with lots of ice. Rum and coca cola with a lime wedge can...
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Summer cocktails
Raspberry mojito
Fresh and zesty, the addition of raspberries to a classic mojito gives the cocktail a pink hue and extra tangy...
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Strawberries
Strawberry daiquiri
Fruity, light and seriously drinkable, a daiquiri is summertime’s best friend. This strawberry version makes the most of summer’s biggest...
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Cocktails
Tequila sunrise
A poolside classic, this combo of tequila and orange juice is sweetened by a shot of grenadine, which gives the...
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Summer cocktails
Rick Stein’s sbagliato
Sbagliato is a sparkling twist on a classic negroni cocktail. Swap the gin in a negroni for Prosecco to make...
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Cocktails
New old fashioned
The whisky cocktail for people who don’t like whisky! Starward’s Left-Field whisky is light and refreshing and their team have...
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Pineapple
Pineapple, cucumber and chilli mojito
Is there a more summery cocktail than this pineapple mojito? We think not. Muddle our pineapple, cucumber, mint and chilli-infused...
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Summer cocktails
Pineapple, cucumber, mint and jalapeño rum
White rum is a relatively neutral spirit, which makes it perfect for infusing. Pineapple is a natural bedfellow, but we’ve...
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June seasonal
Oyster shell and samphire vodka
The citrussy saltiness of samphire is finding its way into cocktails more and more these days. Quickly infusing it into...
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Coffee
Coffee, hazelnut and vanilla tequila
If you were ever a fan of the coffee-flavoured tequila Café Patrón XO (now discontinued), this infused tequilla is a...
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Eurovision
Douze points cocktail
Hello Europe! Raise a glass to the most fabulous music competition in the world with a proper Eurovision cocktail in...
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Cocktails
Pea and mint gin and tonic
An English country garden meets a mojito in this fresh twist on a gin and tonic. Putting peas in your...
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Summer cocktails
Easy sangria
Transport yourself to Spain with our ultimate easy sangria recipe – perfect for enjoying with plates of tapas. Our simple...
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Cocktails
Umibozu yuzu cocktail
The key to this zingy yuzu and gin cocktail is a superb sake spiked with the Japanese citrus fruit yuzu....
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Strawberries
Strawberry collins
We love using mezcal in cocktails, and this strawberry collins from Los Mochis restaurant in London pairs it with grapefruit...
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Cocktails
Limoncello spritz
Limoncello spritz is a zippy, lemony livener from Salvi’s in Manchester. Mix limoncello, Prosecco and soda over ice for a...
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Cocktails
Ginger mango mule
This fruity mango mule cocktail is perfect for the warmer months. Mango season runs from April to August, and when...
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Platinum Jubilee
Platinum Jubilee gin punch
A knockout punch to celebrate the Queen’s unprecedented reign. This summery cocktail is made with gin, an easy Earl Grey...
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Non-alcoholic drinks
Hibiscus and kombucha sparkling mocktail
Stir up a refreshing kombucha mocktail with our easy recipe. This sparkling concoction has a gorgeous pink hue, thanks to...
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Summer cocktails
Frozen mango margarita
This easy frozen mango margarita is sweet, tangy and so refreshing. Whizz it up in the blender in minutes for...
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June seasonal
Raspberry margarita
Learn how to make a raspberry margarita with our easy cocktail recipe. Tequila and Grand Marnier are served over ice...
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Non-alcoholic drinks
Lemon verbena and vanilla cordial
This homemade cordial for grown-ups uses herbs, lemon verbena, lemon juice and edible flowers to create a sophisticated cooler for...
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Cocktails
Soho House picante de la casa
Lovers of the margarita, we have a treat for you here! Soho House have kindly shared the recipe for their...
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Cocktails
Strawberry, lime and elderflower muddle
Introducing your new favourite summer cocktail: our strawberry, lime and elderflower muddle. It takes a matter of minutes to whip...
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Cocktails
Classic margarita cocktail
Learn how to make a perfect classic margarita cocktail with our easy recipe. Plus discover how to scale up this...
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Cocktails
Elderflower prosecco with cucumber
Complete any summer party with this light elderflower prosecco cocktail, garnished with cucumber ribbons for extra freshness. Try our elderflower...
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Gin cocktails
Gin caipirinha
Instead of cachaça, this zesty caipirinha recipe is made with gin; a great balance for the citric nature of the lime...
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Summer cocktails
Boozy peach iced tea
A super-easy cocktail recipe for a crowd, our alcoholic peach tea recipe – made with peach schnapps – is a...
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Non-alcoholic drinks
Cucumber and basil cocktail
A non-alcoholic cocktail – made with cucumber, basil and lemon – is the perfect summertime thirst quencher. Serve at your...
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Elderflower
Elderflower fizz
This summer refresher is easier to make than you might think. A light and fragrant drink, it’s a fantastic alternative...
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Summer cocktails
Negroni punch
We’ve take a classic negroni recipe but increased the quantities (and added a little spritz) to make a party-ready punch recipe...
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Summer cocktails
Peach and prosecco spritz
If you’re after a true summer’s day cocktail, this seasonal spritz contains blitzed peaches, lemon juice, sugar and of course,...
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Spritzes
Aperol spritz
Get into the spirit of summer with this classic Italian recipe. Chilled prosecco and Aperol come together to create the...
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Summer cocktails
Classic negroni cocktail
Learn how to make this classic aperitif cocktail and serve alongside some delicious antipasti on a warm summer’s evening. If...
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Cocktails
Pomegranate spritz
A fruity cocktail for a hot summers day. Serve with extra pomegranate seeds.
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Summer cocktails
Three booze-free cocktails
Call them booze-free, mocktails or non-alcoholic drinks – serve these three up on a summery day for all the non-drinkers...
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Summer cocktails
Swedish mint julep
”I like my cocktails strong and bitter or spicy rather than fragrant or sweet, but I find the heady spices...
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Best of British
Pimm’s fizz
This quick and easy Pimm’s cocktail serves one but it’s easy to make a jug for you and your friends,...
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Cocktails
Cucumber cooler cocktail
Mark Sargeant’s cucumber cocktail recipe is cooling and refreshing – the perfect accompaniment for a hot summers day.
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Summer cocktails
Orchard spritz cocktail
As an alternative to champagne, serve this fruity cocktail at your drinks party.
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Christmas cocktails
The Botanist Fizz
An easy-to-make cocktail recipe using lavender-infused gin, fresh lemon juice and topped up with prosecco. It’s a perfect drink for...
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Cocktails
Easy champagne cocktail
This easy champagne cocktail makes a great party aperitif. Try it for your New Year’s Eve party for the perfect...
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Cocktails
Gin and strawberry punch
The ultimate cocktail punch recipe, made with gin, fresh strawberries and sparkling wine, to share with friends at a summer...
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Summer cocktails
Lawnmower sling
A refreshing cocktail recipe made with Hendrick’s gin – with its trademark cucumber and rose petal notes – as well...
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Gin
Strawberry gin fizz
We’ve combined some of our favourite ingredients to make this refreshing summer drink recipe – strawberries, gin and prosecco. Give...
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Cocktails
Classic cosmopolitan cocktail
A proper cosmopolitan cocktail should be punchy, fruity and served short in classic martini glasses. Enjoy this pink drink at...
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Cocktails
Iced negus punch
Iced negus punch is a cocktail recipe make with white port, spiced syrup and fresh lemon juice. It’s a great...
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Rhubarb
Rhubarb spritz cocktail
Jason Atherton’s rhubarb cocktail recipe is a twist on the classic spritz. He uses Kamm & Sons, a ginseng-based bitter...
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Summer cocktails
Vesper martini
This famous cocktail taken right out of Casino Royale is a wonderful recipe of gin and vodka – with a garnish...
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Cocktails
Mojito
A classic cocktail, fresh mint and a spoonful of sugar complement rum perfectly to make a refreshing, zingy treat.
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Summer cocktails
Strawberry pomegranate martini
Strawberries add a fruity edge to this martini cocktail, while a touch of pomegranate gives a refreshing twist. For more...
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Summer cocktails
Pear and rosemary cocktail
This cocktail recipe is made with vodka and pear wine, topped up with soda water and finished with rosemary
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Canapés and cocktails
Rhubarb Aperol spritz
Bright pink and fizzy, this rhubarb and Aperol spritz cocktail makes the perfect pre-dinner tipple.
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Gin cocktails
Basil and lemon martini
This martini is a cracker from the cocktail list at Theo Randall’s Italian restaurant in London’s InterContinental Hotel. Theo loves...
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Cocktails
Passion fruit fizz
This fruity cocktail recipe, made with passion fruit and vodka, is light and refreshing.
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Summer cocktails
Proper ginger beer
There’s nothing like a tall glass of ginger beer on a hot day. And, homemade ginger beer is even better....
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Summer cocktails
Cucumber, mint and elderflower champagne cocktail
This delicate champagne cocktail recipe makes for a refreshing start to any party. Hugo cocktails, with gin and prosecco, are...
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Cocktails
Michelada cocktail
Looking for a beer cocktail? The Michelada could be the answer. It’s a popular Latin-American cocktail known in Spanish as...
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Cocktails
Campari and grapefruit fizz cocktail
Rachel Allen serves this refreshing Campari, grapefruit and sparkling wine cocktail as an alternative to Champagne.
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Cocktails
Caipirinha cocktail
Caipirinha is a light and refreshing Brazilian cocktail made with rum and fresh lime. Serve it as a welcome drink...
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Peaches
Peach and raspberry Champagne cocktail
This peach and raspberry cocktail is made with a delicious fruit puree and Champagne or sparkling wine.
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Cocktails
Lime and lemongrass rum punch
A taste of the Caribbean with a difference in this lime and lemongrass rum punch recipe – simple to make,...
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Cocktails
Prosecco Royale cocktail
Based on a classic Kir Royale, this Prosecco and crème de cassis cocktail is the perfect party tipple.
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Four next-level sides to save for your next barbecue 👇
These elevated ideas might just steal the show – and all can be made ahead. Win!
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🔥 Greek-style green bean and potato stew – you said "versatile and delicious"
Hit the link in bio for all four ideas
Photography by @indiawm
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Four next-level sides to save for your next barbecue 👇
These elevated ideas might just steal the show – and all can be made ahead. Win!
🔥 Burnt sweetcorn soured cream dip with candied jalapeños – five ingredients, addictive flavour
🔥 Charred aubergines with caponata dressing – a veggie side that gets better as it sits
🔥 Orzo russian salad – tuna, boiled eggs, olives and roasted peppers add layers of intrigue
🔥 Greek-style green bean and potato stew – you said "versatile and delicious"
Hit the link in bio for all four ideas
Photography by @indiawm
#barbecuesides #barbecueideas #diprecipe
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Win a luxury Mallorca escape worth £1,000 🌴☀️
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Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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🍽️ Half board – daily breakfast and dinner included
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Food lovers, this one’s for you.
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Closes 11:59pm, 30 June 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Win a luxury Mallorca escape worth £1,000 🌴☀️
We’ve teamed up with @iberostar Beachfront Resorts to give you the chance to unwind in style at the stunning new Iberostar Selection Es Trenc.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
🏖️ 3-night stay for two in a Sea View double room
🍽️ Half board – daily breakfast and dinner included
✈️ Return flights from London airports
Food lovers, this one’s for you.
Tap the link in bio to enter.
Closes 11:59pm, 30 June 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Get three months of delicious PLUS a copy of @gluts_gluttony`s inspiring new book Rough Patch (RRP £18.99) — all for just £19.99! Tap the link in bio to grab yours.
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Get three months of delicious PLUS a copy of @gluts_gluttony`s inspiring new book Rough Patch (RRP £18.99) — all for just £19.99! Tap the link in bio to grab yours.
🌱 Rough Patch is a candid and hopeful memoir where Kathy shares how gardening helped her heal — with personal stories, seasonal recipes, and earthy insights.
You’ll also find her recipes and gardening tips in delicious. magazine every month 💚
#newbook #growyourownfood #homegrownfood #recipe #seasonal #gardening #eattheseasons #seasonalfood #seasonalrecipes
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"Win a luxury Mallorca escape worth £1,000 🌴☀️
We’ve teamed up with @iberostar Beachfront Resorts to give you the chance to unwind in style at the stunning new Iberostar Selection Es Trenc.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
🏖️ 3-night stay for two in a Sea View double room
🍽️ Half board – daily breakfast and dinner included
✈️ Return flights from London airports
Food lovers, this one’s for you.
Tap the link in bio to enter.
Closes 11:59pm, 30 June 2025. T&Cs apply.
#competition #win #contest #prize #travel #mallorca #spain #iberostar
"Win a luxury Mallorca escape worth £1,000 🌴☀️
We’ve teamed up with @iberostar Beachfront Resorts to give you the chance to unwind in style at the stunning new Iberostar Selection Es Trenc.
Here’s what’s up for grabs:
🏖️ 3-night stay for two in a Sea View double room
🍽️ Half board – daily breakfast and dinner included
✈️ Return flights from London airports
Food lovers, this one’s for you.
Tap the link in bio to enter.
Closes 11:59pm, 30 June 2025. T&Cs apply.
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Swipe for ensaïmadas aka Mallorca’s pastry scrolls that are like a brioche-croissant hybrid! They are buttery, fluffy and filled with frangipane and baked plums 🍑 An absolutely delicious bake that can be made in advance if you`ve got friends coming over.
@nicolaalamb`s recipe and how-to is linked in our bio.
Stay tuned for an upcoming video so you can see how to nail the stretch and swirl!
Photography @indiawm
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Swipe for ensaïmadas aka Mallorca’s pastry scrolls that are like a brioche-croissant hybrid! They are buttery, fluffy and filled with frangipane and baked plums 🍑 An absolutely delicious bake that can be made in advance if you`ve got friends coming over.
@nicolaalamb`s recipe and how-to is linked in our bio.
Stay tuned for an upcoming video so you can see how to nail the stretch and swirl!
Photography @indiawm
#baking #pastry #dessert #mallorca #ensaimada #techbake #bake #recipe
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How do you take a Greek salad from workaday to wow?
First: add juicy wedges of melon dusted with a simple spice blend. Second: jazz up the feta with a speedy marinade made from kitchen standbys. Outstanding!
Click the link in bio for the full recipe.
Recipe by @pickledplates Photo by @indiawm
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How do you take a Greek salad from workaday to wow?
First: add juicy wedges of melon dusted with a simple spice blend. Second: jazz up the feta with a speedy marinade made from kitchen standbys. Outstanding!
Click the link in bio for the full recipe.
Recipe by @pickledplates Photo by @indiawm
#greeksalad #summersalad #salad
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Gazpacho: the soup made for hot days. ☀️
🍅 Ripe tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and olive oil blitzed into something cool, sharp and seriously refreshing.
On the table and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes
Tap the link in bio for the full recipe.
#gazpacho #chilledsoup #summerrecipes #spanishfood
Gazpacho: the soup made for hot days. ☀️
🍅 Ripe tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and olive oil blitzed into something cool, sharp and seriously refreshing.
On the table and ready to eat in less than 15 minutes
Tap the link in bio for the full recipe.
#gazpacho #chilledsoup #summerrecipes #spanishfood
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Summer bliss in three ingredients 🍦
It`s Wednesday and there`s a heatwave: it`s time to treat yourself to a10-minute strawberry ice cream cookie sandwich.
The speedy secret? Whizzing frozen fruit and condensed milk together for instant ice cream. The flavour possibilities are endless with this smart hack...
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#strawberry #icecream #summer
Summer bliss in three ingredients 🍦
It`s Wednesday and there`s a heatwave: it`s time to treat yourself to a10-minute strawberry ice cream cookie sandwich.
The speedy secret? Whizzing frozen fruit and condensed milk together for instant ice cream. The flavour possibilities are endless with this smart hack...
Get the recipe at the link in bio and thank us later 🤭
#strawberry #icecream #summer
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