Bank holiday recipes

Long weekend on the horizon? We’re lucky enough to have a few bank holidays in the warmer spring and summer months in the UK – and we have all the bank holiday recipes you need for leisurely feasting.

This collection is jam-packed with sharing recipe ideas and inspiration to feed a crowd, whether round the buffet table or barbecue. Many are easily halved or doubled, depending on your numbers too.

Some of our favourite bank holiday recipes include an epic gammon schnitzel sandwich, avocado and feta burgers, chicken tinga tacos and fritto misto – irresistible Italian-style battered seafood. And let’s not forget the sweet stuff – how about a watermelon and white chocolate pavlova, or showstopping gin and tonic cheesecake?

We’ve got weekend eating favourites as well, such as quiche lorraine and pasta salad. Getting the barbecue out? Why not try cooking paella on it for an outdoor cooking adventure…

Check out our brunch recipes too, and make the most of those bank holiday lie-ins.

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Sfincione (Sicilian-style focaccia pizza)

Pizzas

Sfincione (Sicilian-style focaccia pizza)

Sfincione is a Sicilian-style focaccia pizza. The pillowy base is topped with a rich anchovy, garlic and tomato sauce, cheese and breadcrumbs

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Paul Ainsworth’s strawberry trifle

Make-ahead summer desserts

Paul Ainsworth’s strawberry trifle

Top chef Paul Ainsworth shares a recipe from his debut cookbook, upgrading his dad's classic trifle with fresh peak-season strawberries.

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Blackberry, brown butter and almond squares

Teatime traybakes

Blackberry, brown butter and almond squares

Looking for a simple traybake? These almond and blackberry squares are so easy to make, but the brown butter adds an extra level of fancy.

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Sticky kecap manis and lime chicken wings

Chicken wings

Sticky kecap manis and lime chicken wings

These sweet-and-salty sticky chicken wings are the ideal party food – they’re simple to make and a real joy to eat. Try them on the barbecue.

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Orzo russian salad with tuna

Easy orzo

Orzo russian salad with tuna

This russian salad uses orzo for a delicious pasta side. It also has a warm Spanish flavour with tuna, eggs, olives and roasted red peppers.

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Pink and green prawn and pasta salad

Pasta salads

Pink and green prawn and pasta salad

Debora Robertson's verdant pasta salad is crammed with juicy pink prawns. Perfect for a laid-back summer dinner in the garden.

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Aubergine and courgette shawarma skewers

Aubergine

Aubergine and courgette shawarma skewers

Ribbons of aubergine and courgette are marinated in fragrant spices, then slowly caramelised on the barbecue for naturally vegan skewers.

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Reuben steak skewers with sauerkraut

Steak

Reuben steak skewers with sauerkraut

Inspired by the epic reuben sandwich, these spiced beef skewers are served on sauerkraut with pickles, russian dressing and bagel seasoning.

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Halloumi, apricot and pistachio skewers

Skewers

Halloumi, apricot and pistachio skewers

Halloumi is always a crowdpleaser at barbecues. Here, the cheese is threaded onto skewers with lightly charred onion and apricot halves.

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Chipotle pork and pineapple skewers

Pork recipes from around the world

Chipotle pork and pineapple skewers

These Mexican pork skewers with smoky chipotle and juicy pineapple will be a huge hit at your next summer barbecue.

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Tamarind chicken skewers with coriander chutney

Skewers

Tamarind chicken skewers with coriander chutney

A sticky, tangy and tart tamarind coating helps to keep these chicken skewers super juicy, with a fresh chutney for drizzling and dipping.

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Canarian salted potato and prawn skewers with mojo rojo

Prawns

Canarian salted potato and prawn skewers with mojo rojo

These barbecue prawn skewers are inspired by Canarian papas arrugadas (salt-crusted potatoes served with mojo rojo, a fiery pepper dip).

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Roast fennel quinoa salad with basil yogurt dressing

Fennel

Roast fennel quinoa salad with basil yogurt dressing

This fennel salad is packed with roasted summer vegetables and finished generously with a vibrant basil and lemon dressing.

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Cephalonia-style Greek walnut cake

Baking recipes

Cephalonia-style Greek walnut cake

Ben Tish shares his recipe for a gently-spiced walnut cake from the Greek island of Cephalonia. Try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Barbecued raspberry brownie pan pudding

Brownies

Barbecued raspberry brownie pan pudding

Use your barbecue to cook this gooey brownie pudding with raspberry ripple layer. It was demolished in seconds in our test kitchen.

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Barbecued maple and pecan banana splits

Bananas

Barbecued maple and pecan banana splits

Add flair to the retro banana split by baking on the barbecue coals as they die down. This easy pud will be a hit at your next barbecue.

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