Summer recipes
Our pick of the summer's produce in vibrant salads, fruity desserts and light main meals, best eaten al fresco.
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Summer berry jam
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Indulge in some kitchen therapy this weekend, with a bubbling pot of fragrant, freshly picked fruit
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Double cherry semi-freddo
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- Ready in 35 mins
This Italian style ice-cream is light and creamy and, best of all, you don’t need an ice-cream maker to prepare it
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Strawberry cream tea cake
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This super-sized scone is perfect to feed a crowd for afternoon tea
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Pea & broad bean houmous with goat’s cheese & sourdough
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Any leftover houmous from this summery lunch dish will keep well covered in the fridge for up to three days and make a great snack with toasted pittas
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Watercress mayonnaise
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- Ready in 15 mins
Shop-bought mayo isn't a patch on homemade, especially this vibrant, peppery version - gorgeous with poached salmon
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Chorizo & tomato salad
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The combination of sweet, acidic tomatoes with salty, spicy chorizo and tangy Sherry vinegar is a match made in heaven
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Summer chicken & basil stew
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One-pot suppers aren't just for the colder months. This light, fresh stew just needs crusty bread to mop up the juices
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Strawberry trifle
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A super-simple and summery pud, best enjoyed al fresco
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Crisp prosciutto, pea & mozzarella salad with mint vinaigrette
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Fresh Italian flavours make a perfect complement to the warmer weather
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Camargue red rice salad with feta & pine nuts
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A colourful, vegetarian salad that makes a brilliant midweek meal
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Summer berries with mint tea & lavender shortbread
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Summer fruits steeped in wine and fresh mint tea, with dainty lavender biscuits on the side, make for a refreshing seasonal pud
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Smoked trout with warm Jersey Royals
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Smart salads make perfect, healthy weeknight food, and this one comes in under 400 calories
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Chicken tikka skewers
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This breezy dish is perfect for the grill or barbecue - and it's low-calorie too
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Summer pudding
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- Ready in 30 mins
This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners
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Sautéed haddock with summer veg
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Tasty fish and veg main course, perfect for making an impression at a dinner party, by Gary Rhodes.
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Summer potato salad with minty Dijon mayo
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Everyone loves potato salad – and this recipe, packed with veg, has more to offer than usual, in both flavour and glamour
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Courgette, mushroom & mozzarella tart
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A quick summer tart that's ideal for a buffet or midweek meal
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Roasted tomato, basil & Parmesan quiche
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A taste of summer, this quiche is full of Italian flavours and is perfect for dinner in the garden
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Praline meringue cake with strawberries
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A caramel-flavoured praline meringue that's perfect for a summer's day
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Summer pea pasta
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No time to cook? This light, fresh pasta dish is ready to eat in 15 minutes
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Salad Nicoise
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A Gordon Ramsay classic made simple, a great fresh-tasting summer meal
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Roasted stone fruits with vanilla
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This compote is delicious served warm with ice cream, or cold for breakfast with yogurt
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Provençal omelette cake
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Vegetarian mains don't get better than this. Perfect for garden parties, packed lunches, or a mid week meal. This versatile dish will please all palates
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Pimm's & strawberry jellies with orange cream
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A cute summery pudding combining the best of British summer ingredients - strawberries and Pimm's
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Broad bean, pecorino & lemon risotto
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Add a bit of zest to your supper with this simple recipe.
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Peach & almond tart
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A winning combination of peaches and almonds make this scrumptious tart
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Greek roast lamb
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If Spring is in the air you don't want to be slaving over a hot oven, so make the most of seasonal lamb the easy way with this lazy roast
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One-pan salmon with roast asparagus
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For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon
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Summer lamb with carrot & fennel salad
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Don't save barbecues for the weekend. This light wrap makes an easy midweek dinner to eat outdoors
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Summer fish stew with rouille
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Conjure up thoughts of Mediterranean holidays with this light but indulgent meal for two
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Iced coconut & lime slice with summer fruit
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This no-cook dessert is served straight from the freezer, for a true taste of summer indulgence
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Braised summer vegetable pisto with emerald sauce & fried egg
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Gutsy flavours and bright colours on the plate make this imaginative vegetarian dish a winner for a light weekend lunch
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Summer spice mix
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Prettily packaged spice mix can double up as place-names for wedding guests
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Summer lamb & herb stew
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There's no need to save a stew for the winter, when you can make a great, light and spicy one like this
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Selection of summer sandwiches
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Keep the whole family happy this summer with a delicious spread of summer sandwiches
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Summer sausage rolls
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When the weather is warmer, bring some sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite afternoon tea and picnic snack
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English summer salad
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This is the simplest of summer dishes, with a beautiful assortment of summer herbs, lettuce and vegetables
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Layered roast summer vegetables
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This all-in-one side dish can double up as a veggie main course, perfect for summer
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