Easy summer recipes
31 Recipes
Don't be chained to the stove in the hot weather.
Silly twits ice cream
You don't have to own an ice-cream maker to enjoy a homemade, freezer friendly staple
Chorizo & soft-boiled egg salad
This anytime summer salad will be on the table in just 30 minutes
Plum & almond pastry
This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort - frangipane flavours complement sugar plums
One-pot roast pork chops with fennel & potatoes
Throw your meat and veg into a pan with Italian-style flavourings and simply roast, for a no-fuss dinner
Slow-roast pork with apples & peppers
This is a no-effort dish with only 20 minutes prep - just serve straight from the oven
Summer pea pasta
No time to cook? This light, fresh pasta dish is ready to eat in 15 minutes
Bean, chickpea & feta salad
This satisfying veggie supper is full of summer flavours, and it's on the table in 15 minutes
Cranachan
Sweet summer raspberries folded into cream flavoured with honey, whisky and toasted oatmeal - what could be more delicious?
One-pan simple summer chicken
Throw potatoes, courgettes and a whole garlic bulb in with chicken thighs then oven bake for a simple all-in-one supper
Summer lamb with carrot & fennel salad
Don't save barbecues for the weekend. This light wrap makes an easy midweek dinner to eat outdoors
Easy caponata
Caponata is a chunky aubergine sauce that is great for dipping bread sticks into or spreading on toast
Fruity summer Charlotte
An easy and healthy pudding bursting with summer flavour, perfect for a family treat
Easy poached salmon with salsa verde
Create a poaching liquor of fennel, bay and parsley for your fish, then serve with an Italian 'green sauce'
Lemon & oregano chicken traybake
An all-in-one supper of roast, cheap chicken thighs and crispy new potatoes with all the sunshine flavours of the Med
Warm halloumi, chickpea & lime salad
Rustle up a quick salad for two with green beans, chickpeas and tomatoes, topped with decadent fried cheese
Affogato al caffè (Vanilla ice cream & coffee)
This heavenly combination is so simple - yet impressive
Easy paella
Whip up this traditional Spanish dish straight from the storecupboard - it's low-fat too
Frozen blackberry fool
Falling somewhere between an ice cream and a syllabub, this berry-rippled dessert is seasonal and spectacular
Prawn, chickpea & parsley salad
A perfect sharing salad that requires no cooking - mix shellfish with canned pulses, herbs and lemon
Cheat’s cheesy focaccia
Use a simple packet mix to roll out an Italian flat bread with blue cheese and Parmesan, drizzled with olive oil
Easy strawberry ice cream
Children aged 3-6 can enjoy getting stuck in to making and eating this summery treat. Add your own toppings for extra fun
Ricotta, fig & prosciutto crostini
Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham - a killer combination to be served as a nibble
Mediterranean tuna, pepper & courgette tart
Use up storecupboard fish, capers and olives in this super-simple puff pastry tart with cream cheese topping
Grilled peach, chicken & feta salad
Contrast juicy sweet fruit with salty Greek cheese and finish with a honey, chilli and sherry vinegar dressing
Cheat’s ginger beer
Create a wonderfully refreshing alcohol-free summer spritz with only four ingredients - make as spicy as you like