Summer recipes
Make the most of a British summer with some of our favourite summery recipes. From light summery salads to fresh seafood pasta we’ve got the perfect recipes to enjoy outside.
Throwing a barbecue? We’ve got plenty of ideas for mains, veggie options and sides. Pack a picnic hamper with pasta salads, moreish savory bakes and colourful dips. If you’re throwing a garden party, scroll down for dozens of ideas for nibbles, mains and summer bakes festooned with fresh berries.
Our summer recipes include plenty of ideas for seasonal produce. Think ripe tomatoes from the garden, glossy aubergines and aromatic fennel. Plus strawberry bakes, peach desserts and plenty more sweet treats.
Check out our rainy day recipes for summer and bookmark a few cosy baking projects or preserving ideas like our glorious nectarine curd for those days when the weather refuses to play ball.
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Artichoke recipes
Artichoke and white bean dip
This elegant and summery artichoke dip is one of the best things you can whizz up in your blender. Silky smooth and full of creamy flavour.
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Chicken wing recipes
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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Weekly pasta recipes
Norma al forno
Served warm, adorned with a crispy cheese crown, this aubergine pasta bake proves that even in hot weather, comfort food still rules supreme.Â
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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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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.
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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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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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Dip recipes
Burnt sweetcorn soured cream dip with candied jalapeños
This addictive soured cream dip is excellent with nachos or dolloped on tacos. The charred corn adds an intriguing smoky sweetness.
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Pasta salad recipes
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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Fennel recipes
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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