Summer stew recipes and pot roasts
Take the comfort food from winter but add seasonal summer vegetables to create one of these light, easy stews or pot-roasts.
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Mussel recipes
Brodetto (Italian fisherman’s stew)
Looking for a fragrant seafood stew? Try brodetto, a fisherman's stew from Le Marche, Italy – fish and seafood in a tomato and fennel broth.
Artichoke recipes
Ciaudedda (artichoke and pancetta stew)
Ciadedda is an artichoke, broad bean and potato stew with plenty of pancetta strewn throughout. Serve as a side or a main with crusty bread.
Quick and easy lamb recipes
Lamb, aubergine and olive stew with couscous
Gently spiced with cumin and coriander, this lamb and aubergine stew is rich and comforting, but still light enough for a summer supper.
Healthy fish recipes
No-waste spicy tomato fish stew
Soul-nourishing, spicy and tangy, this tomatoey fish stew uses all of the fish to bring depth of flavour, with the fillets added at the end.
Best of the best recipes
Best of the best seafood stew
Rich prawn stock forms the base of this wonderful seafood stew, packed with tomatoes and fennel, and flavoured with tarragon and orange peel.
Chilli recipes
Turkey and black-eyed bean chilli with cheese-stuffed patacones
This spicy turkey chilli is oh-so good. The patacones which go with it add cheesiness, sweetness from plantain and all-important texture. Chilli lovers must try it.
Stews, casseroles, pot-roasts and slow-roasts
Creole-style gumbo
This gumbo recipe by Keshia Sakarah is more in the Creole style and contains seafood such as shrimp and crab.
One-pot chicken recipes
Summer chicken tray bake
Dinner doesn't get much easier than a tray bake. We've used chicken thighs, pesto and summer vegetables for a fuss-free family meal.
Monkfish recipes
Simple fish stew
Rick Stein uses prawns, monkfish and mussels in his simple fish stew for maximum flavour without any hassle. Don't forget to serve with lots of bread!
Chicken casserole recipes
Romanian chicken and gherkin stew
Give this fantastic romanian chicken stew a go, made with gherkins and dill, and serve with crusty bread for mopping up all the delicious juices.
Summer stew recipes and pot roasts
Fennel and white wine pot-roast chicken
This easy pot-roast chicken is sweet from the shallots and bursting with the comforting richness of meat cooked in wine and butter.
Casserole recipes
Chicken, cider and vegetable casserole
Our easy recipe for creamy chicken, cider and vegetable casserole makes a double portion – pop half in the freezer and enjoy the other half for dinner.
Chicken casserole recipes
Healthier chicken casserole with tarragon dumplings
The tarragon dumplings which top this easy chicken casserole are made with yogurt, instead of suet, making them wonderfully light.
Chicken casserole recipes
Farmhouse chicken casserole with carrots, leeks and potato
This creamy chicken casserole is made with potatoes, carrots, leeks and fresh herbs for a wonderful one-pot dinner – serve with crusty bread.
Lettuce recipes
Roast chicken legs with braised little gems, peas and mint
Braising lettuce in salty stock takes it to a whole new level. Serve with crispy-skinned chicken and crusty bread for soaking up the juices.
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