Summer starter recipes
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Summer soup recipes
José Pizarro’s strawberry gazpacho
Spanish chef José Pizarro says: “It is undeniable that gazpacho is one of the star dishes of Andalusia. When I...
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Italian starter recipes
Pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries with smoky chilli tomato relish
Possibly the ultimate crowd-pleasing nibble, these pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries are served with a smoky tomato relish to really get your...
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Aubergine recipes
Baba ghanoush
To really amp up the flavour of this Middle Eastern dip, char the aubergines on the barbecue for extra smokiness....
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Summer soup recipes
Chilled pea soup
Delicately fresh and sweet, this chilled pea soup is a summer stunner. It’s cheap to make too as it uses...
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Vegetarian starter recipes
Tomato and burrata salad with basil oil
The beauty of Italian cooking lies in its simplicity and use of quality ingredients; this burrata and tomato salad proves...
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Asparagus recipes
Russell’s asparagus, gorgonzola, walnut and mint bruschetta
Food writer Russell Norman finds his inspiration in Italy’s beautiful cities and this bruschetta recipe, with asparagus and mint, reflects...
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Summer recipes
Roasted red peppers with basil
A simple vegan starter recipe; red peppers are slow-cooked – with tomatoes, thyme and capers – until soft and sweet...
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Savoury tarts
Crab and watercress soufflé tarts
With a green salad on the side, this quick crab and watercress soufflé tart recipe makes a great light supper...
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Artichoke recipes
Globe artichokes with herby hollandaise
Not just your average picnic food or summer starter: globe artichoke leaves dipped into a herby hollandaise is pure al...
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Peach recipes
Grilled peach panzanella, toasted almonds and burrata
Sweet peaches, toasted almonds and creamy burrata go into this gorgeous panzanella salad recipe. Easy-to-make and a worthy centrepiece –...
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Tomato recipes
Burrata with sticky roasted tomatoes, pine nuts and basil
Roasted tomatoes and a gorgeous ball of fresh, creamy burrata cheese is the taste of summer in a simple starter....
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Sea bass recipes
Sea bass ceviche with avocado
This sea bass ceviche recipe makes an elegant summery starter than will impress your guests but only takes 20 minutes...
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Fritter recipes
Burmese courgette fritters (boothi)
For Davina Quinlivan, these Burmese courgette fritters evoke memories of cooking with her mother. Bright from turmeric and with a...
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Healthy salad recipes
Lime, basil and chilli prawn cocktail salad
Fuss-free and quick to cook, this chilli prawn cocktail salad recipe is the perfect way to use up that bag...
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Tomato recipes
Gazpacho
Minimal effort in the kitchen is required to enjoy classic gazpacho, the chilled tomato soup. On the table and ready...
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Savoury tarts
Baba ghanoush tarts
Baba ghanoush tarts are for you if smoky, garlicky dips are your thing. Once you’ve made the aubergine mix, these...
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