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.

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Courgette, feta and blackcurrant salad

August seasonal recipes

Courgette, feta and blackcurrant salad

This elegant dish of courgette and feta. (or ewe’s curd) with blackcurrant purée makes the perfect starter or side dish...

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Grilled peaches with burrata, basil and courgette shavings

Peach recipes

Grilled peaches with burrata, basil and courgette shavings

You can’t not be happy when eating this… Grilled peaches with burrata, courgette and lemon makes an easy salad for...

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Italian nectarine and almond tart

Almond recipes

Italian nectarine and almond tart

This golden nectarine and almond tart from food writer Ursula Ferrigno makes a perfect summer dessert. “A heavenly combination of...

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Barbecued aubergine and figs with pickled apricot salsa

Alternative barbecue recipes

Barbecued aubergine and figs with pickled apricot salsa

You need to know about this smoky barbecued aubergine and fig dish from Helen Graves which with a pickled apricot...

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Sardine escabeche

August seasonal recipes

Sardine escabeche

Chef, presenter and co-founder of Wahaca, Thomasina Miers OBE brings us the ideal make-ahead fish recipe. She says: “escabeche is...

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Strawberry and nectarine galette

Strawberry recipes

Strawberry and nectarine galette

This is a super-versatile summer galette, as you can swap the fruit for other summery stone fruits like peaches and...

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Merguez smash burger with harissa sauce

Burger recipes

Merguez smash burger with harissa sauce

Lamb mince is flavoured with the same spices found in north African merguez sausages for a fiery take on a...

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Marmite calamari with triple-citrus mayo

Marmite recipes

Marmite calamari with triple-citrus mayo

Even if you hate marmite we implore you to give this incredible calamari recipe a go! When whisked into the...

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Puttanesca focaccia

Savoury bread recipes

Puttanesca focaccia

Ligurian focaccia collides head-on with Neapolitan puttanesca in this incredible loaf. Our light and pillowy focaccia – glistening with olive...

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Plum and apricot brioche tart with crème fraîche custard

Fruit tart recipes

Plum and apricot brioche tart with crème fraîche custard

This extra special brioche tart makes the most of the summer’s fruit. A crème fraîche custard  captures the delicious fruit...

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Watermelon Greek salad with marinated feta

Watermelon recipes

Watermelon Greek salad with marinated feta

Greek salad made with ripe tomatoes, proper Feta, decent olives and plenty of good olive oil is a beautiful thing....

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Crispy chicken skin paella

Holiday recipes

Crispy chicken skin paella

Nothing says summer holiday quite like a paella! Our version uses a quick homemade chicken stock and comes complete with...

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Trout rillettes with dill and green grapes

Healthy fish recipes

Trout rillettes with dill and green grapes

We love this rustic trout rillettes for two reasons. 1. It couldn’t be easier to prepare. 2. It looks beautiful...

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Sausage, fennel and burrata flatbreads

Burrata recipes

Sausage, fennel and burrata flatbreads

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the barbecue and make these sausage and fennel flatbreads from River Cottage...

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Runner bean pasta salad

Butter bean recipes

Runner bean pasta salad

The perfect summer barbecue side, this zingy pasta salad contrasts the freshness of runner beans and soft creaminess of butter...

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Courgette, feta and mint dumplings with brown butter

Courgette recipes

Courgette, feta and mint dumplings with brown butter

Sauteed courgettes were made to go with the summery flavours of fresh mint, salty feta and a little chilli heat,...

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