Summer of sport recipes
Need to feed a hungry crowd of spectators? Try these recipes that require minimum prep so you can enjoy the show.
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Melting nachos with shredded gammon

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A Mexican sharing dish of cheesy tortillas for friends and family, a great way to use up leftover ham or gammon
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Crab & avocado tostadas

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Use a corn tortilla as a base then top with storecupboard crabmeat, guacamole-style Mexican dip and salad
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Chinese spiced seed mix
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Snack on these moreish sunflower and pumpkin nibbles, a healthier choice for a night in front of the TV
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Bean, feta & herb dip
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Dill, chive or mint (or a combination of all three!) really work in this creamy cannellini dip - a healthy snack
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Homemade Cajun tortillas
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Oven bake flour tortillas into crunchy chips flavoured with traditional Louisiana spices and serve with dip
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Parmesan potato skins
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Bake up crispy potato skins with cayenne pepper, paprika and cheese then serve with a dip for a movie night nibble
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Ginger, apple & vanilla punch
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A refreshing and punchy ginger-beer based cocktail with vanilla vodka, limes, ginger and apple slices
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Sweet chilli dogs
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Only five ingredients are needed for these low calorie, spicy hot dogs made from pork sausages and caramelised onion
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Courgette fritters
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Grate your courgette and add to a pancake batter then fry up these mini veggie patties with chilli dip
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Coronation chicken naans with Indian slaw

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Top Indian bread with shredded meat, fruity mild curry sauce and a carrot and cabbage slaw
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Grilled salmon tacos with chipotle lime yogurt

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Grill healthy fish with chipotle spice then serve with cabbage salad, coriander and chilli in soft tortillas
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Anchovy palmiers

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Roll puff pastry up with anchovies and Parmesan cheese and bake to create a simple but impressive nibble or canapé
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Flash-fried prawns with chilli, lemon & parsley

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Juicy butterflied prawns quickly sizzled in a pan with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for a tapas spread
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Baked buffalo chicken wings
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Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they're healthier
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Healthy homemade houmous

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A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you - a great snack or lunch
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Spicy bean & corn dip
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Turn the storecupboard staples of tinned sweetcorn, kidney beans and mixed beans into something special
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Reggae reggae nachos

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These nachos are a great crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing with friends over a cocktail
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John’s great guacamole

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John Torode's guacamole makes the perfect accompaniment to burgers, nachos, or is great just on its own as a dip
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Spicy garlic bread
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Lashings of spiced garlic butter spread on ciabatta then baked makes a great homemade side dish
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Tuna & sweetcorn slice
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This easy budget supper uses ready-rolled pastry to make an open pie - experiment with your own toppings
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Baked skinny fries
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A simple side dish of homemade chips isn't always unhealthy - this version coats the potatoes in spices too
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Crispy Cajun onion rings
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For a simple side, try oven baking breaded onion rings rather than frying to dramatically cut the fat content
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Crispy chicken & apple slaw
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Breaded chicken needn't be greasy - this oven-baked version with vegetable accompaniments is diet-friendly
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Bombay popcorn mix
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A great thrifty homemade snack of salted popcorn with chickpeas, raisins, nuts and Indian spices
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Flatbread pizzas

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Whizz up your own homemade houmous and spread onto flatbreads then add toppings for a healthy pizza
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Sausage roll-ups
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The traditional combination of pork bangers and flaky pastry will never get old - this version has a chutney filling
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Spicy buttered corn

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John Torode serves his corn on the cob with plenty of melted Mexican 'ancho' chilli and coriander butter
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Michelada (Mexican beer cocktail)
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On a warm summer evening start the weekend with an easy Mexican-inspired cocktail
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Black bean tostadas with avocado salsa
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For a quick veggie health-boost make this speedy supper using flavourful corn tortillas, which make a really nice change from flour tortillas
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Chargrilled veg houmous with dippers
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Hit 3 of your 5-a-day with this chick pea dip and crudités - perfect for a quick lunch or snack
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