July seasonal recipes

Summer is in full swing and luckily for us, July’s seasonal produce brings a glittering gamut of colour to liven up dishes. Expect cherries, hedgerows heavy with berries, fennel and lots of other summer salad favourites including aubergines and courgettes.

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or outside space for some al fresco meals, then turn to easy transportable platters of food like a runner bean pasta salad or an impressive (but easy) whole fish dish.

For puddings, there should be loads of in-their-prime raspberries and strawberries available. Make the most of their freshness with a boozy raspberry eton mess (leave out the liqueur if you like) or a strawberry and vanilla shortcake.

Need inspiration to bring it all together? Get help from our selection of July menu ideas.

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Classic daiquiri

Summer cocktail recipes

Classic daiquiri

The classic daiquiri is a combination of rum, lime and sugar. It’s the original sour cocktail – learn how to make it.

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Best-of-the-best ratatouille

Best of the best recipes

Best-of-the-best ratatouille

Want to make perfect ratatouille? Follow our recipe for the ultimate French summer stew, packed with aubergine, tomato and courgettes.

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Paul Ainsworth’s strawberry trifle

Make-ahead summer dessert recipes

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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Sex on the beach

Summer cocktail recipes

Sex on the beach

The sex on the beach cocktail was hugely popular in the 1980s for its pleasing two-tone appearance. Learn the secrets to this sweet favourite.

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White sangria

July seasonal recipes

White sangria

This white sangria is a refreshing take on the more common red-wine based Spanish sharing drink, made for sunny days in the garden.

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Steamed aubergine in a peanut and chilli dressing

Best-ever side dish recipes

Steamed aubergine in a peanut and chilli dressing

Steaming delivers silky soft aubergine batons, dressed in a Chinese-inspired combo of crispy chilli oil, vinegar and peanut butter.

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Caramelised fennel gnocchi

Gnocchi recipes

Caramelised fennel gnocchi

Slowly caramelising fennel in the same way you would onions renders it sweet and tender – an easy yet tasty topping for shop-bought gnocchi.

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Charred aubergines with caponata dressing

Aubergine recipes

Charred aubergines with caponata dressing

This summer side dish of charred aubergines is brought to life with a vibrant caponata dressing spiked with capers, olives and raisins.

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Greek-style green bean and potato stew

Summer stew recipes and pot roasts

Greek-style green bean and potato stew

This delicious summer stew is based on the Greek dish fasolakia: green beans and potatoes cooked down with tomatoes and olive oil.

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Orzo russian salad with tuna

Easy orzo recipes

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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Aubergine and courgette shawarma skewers

Aubergine recipes

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 recipes

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

Skewer recipes

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

Skewer recipes

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

Prawn recipes

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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