Heatwave recipes

Cool down on hot days with our heatwave recipes. These quick and easy salads, dinners, grazing dishes and ices are just the thing when temperatures are rising.

Make filling salads, noodle bowls, mezze or chilled soups without turning the oven on. For something sweet, try no-churn ice cream, frosty drinks or homemade lollies straight from the freezer.

Keep your cool in style with these hot-weather recipes… and if you’re eating outside, don’t forget your hat, plenty of water and sunscreen!

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Giardiniera

Pickled recipes

Giardiniera

Giardiniera are crunchy Italian pickles, commonly served in the north as an antipasti, that are incredibly moreish and simple to make.

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Aperol spritz ice lollies

Summer cocktails

Aperol spritz ice lollies

The Aperol spritz is Italy's gift to the world of summer cocktails. Guess what? It tastes even better frozen into ice lollies.

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Tomato tonnato

Summer

Tomato tonnato

Make the most of tomatoes when they're at their peak summer best in this tomato tonnato recipe. It's ready in 10 minutes and tastes like the best tuna sandwich you've ever eaten, in salad form.

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Citrus early grey iced tea

Non-alcoholic drinks

Citrus early grey iced tea

The zesty tang of lemon or grapefruit highlights the beautiful bergamot that makes earl grey so popular in this citrus iced tea.

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Raspberry rooibos iced tea

Heatwave

Raspberry rooibos iced tea

Looking for a summery non-alcoholic drink to cool down with? Try our perfectly balanced raspberry rooibos iced tea.

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Herb and walnut frittata with tomato salad

Frittatas

Herb and walnut frittata with tomato salad

Inspired by Persian kuku sabzi, this verdant frittata is packed with herbs. A simple tomato salad is the perfect accompaniment.

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Grilled sardines with courgette and red pepper salsa

Sardines

Grilled sardines with courgette and red pepper salsa

Feel the sunshine with this simple Med-inspired dish. All it needs is fresh crusty bread to mop up the juices.

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Smacked cucumber, tempeh and peanut salad

Easy vegan

Smacked cucumber, tempeh and peanut salad

Crunchy peanuts are the ideal partner for equally nutty tempeh in a protein-packed smacked cucumber salad that’s light, fresh and speedy.

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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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Kerkennah-style grilled prawns

Prawns

Kerkennah-style grilled prawns

Grilled prawns are paired with kerkennaise, a spiced tomato sauce from Tunisia, in this delicious summer recipe from chef Ben Tish.

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Crispy chicken niçoise

Chicken thighs

Crispy chicken niçoise

Nuggets of fried chicken thighs with golden crispy skin are one of the best things you can eat. Serve them with this niçoise-inspired salad.

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Peach caprese salad

August seasonal

Peach caprese salad

Try adding ripe peach to everyone's favourite Italian salad this summer. The peach salad makes a beautiful light supper or side dish.

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Vichyssoise

Leeks

Vichyssoise

A simple leek and potato soup is whizzed up until it’s super-smooth, then chilled to give it a creamy, luscious texture that’s perfect for summer.

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Ajo blanco

Garlic

Ajo blanco

Also known as white gazpacho, this southern Spanish chilled soup combines sweet grapes, creamy almonds and bread.

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Watermelon gazpacho

Cold soups

Watermelon gazpacho

A twist on the Spanish classic. Watermelon adds a refreshing sweetness to this chilled soup, working wonders with the salad veg.

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Sweetcorn gazpacho

Cold soups

Sweetcorn gazpacho

This bright yellow chilled soup is thrumming with sweetcorn’s delicious flavour, balanced out by yellow pepper and jalapeńo for a Mexican-inspired finish.

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