Summer recipes
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Cocktails
Classic margarita cocktail
Learn how to make a perfect margarita cocktail with our easy recipe. Plus, how to scale up this classic Mexican tequila drink for a crowd.
Aubergine
Grilled aubergine salad
Angela Hartnett's grilled aubergine salad is simplicity itself. It comes with shavings of ricotta salata, fresh basil leaves and red chilli.
Frittatas
Aubergine and feta frittata
This aubergine and feta frittata is the perfect meat-free midweek meal – it's easy make and will go down a treat with vegetarians and meat eaters
Steak
Steak caesar sandwich
Sirloin steak, anchovy fillets and grana padano combine to make the ultimate power sarnie in this steak caesar sandwich recipe.
Aubergine
Roast tomatoes and aubergines with polenta, cheese and sourdough
Chunky, rich, roasted ratatouille made with aubergines with polenta and sweet roasted tomatoes makes an indulgent dinner option
Frozen dessert
Chewy peanut butter and plum ice cream sandwiches
Chewy peanut butter cookies are the perfect carrier for Georgina Hayden's sweet plum ice cream; like a peanut butter and jam sandwich but SO much better.
Crab
Quick crab rolls
Georgina Hayden's quick crab rolls, served with yuzu and samphire, are served in soft, sweet brioche rolls; a must-make for summer.
Soups
Almond salmorejo soup
Salmorejo is a tomato-based Spanish soup from Andalucía, served chilled. You can keep it in the fridge for a speedy lunch; it's especially good on a hot day
Vegan dinners
Summer garden soup
Gill Meller's beautiful summer garden soup recipe made with broad beans, fennel, new potatoes and herbs is a way to celebrate all things good and green.
Summer cocktails
Negroni punch
We take a classic negroni recipe and up the quantities (and add a little spritz) to make a party-ready punch recipe for eight people.
Afternoon tea
Buttermilk strawberry shortcake
These strawberry and cream shortcakes are a cross between a shortbread biscuit and a classic scone – ideal for afternoon tea.
Brunch
Praline pain perdu with berries
This decadent pain perdu sees cream-soaked brioche fried with hazelnut praline. It's perfect as breakfast in bed for that special someone.
Celebration cakes
Summer-cup bundt drizzle cake
Celebrate summer in style with Felicity Cloake's boozy bundt drizzle cake. You could swap the spirits for Pimms too, if you prefer.
Salmon fillet
Hot-smoked salmon nicoise
We've put a twist on a traditional French recipe by swapping tuna for hot smoked salmon in this alternative but equally-delicious salad nicoise.
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