Summer
21 recipes for summer: seasonal ingredients and occasion favourites.
Most of these take about 35 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Eton Mess at 15 min. 17 of the 21 are rated easy, and 12 are vegetarian. Newest additions: BBQ Chicken, Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes and Caponata.
BBQ Chicken
Chicken thighs and drumsticks cooked until tender, then brushed with a sticky homemade barbecue sauce.
Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes
Creamy burrata served with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of balsamic.
Caponata
A sweet and sour Sicilian stew of aubergine, celery, tomatoes, olives and capers.
Cranachan
Toasted oats, whipped cream, whisky, honey and fresh raspberries layered in glasses. Scotland's favourite pudding.
Dressed Crab
Brown and white crab meat served in the shell with chopped egg and parsley, and bread and butter on the side.
Eton Mess
Crushed meringue, juicy strawberries and softly whipped cream folded together. The easiest, prettiest British summer pudding.
Farro Salad
Nutty farro grains tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella, basil and a lemon dressing.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Slices of tart green tomato coated in cornmeal and fried until golden. A Southern classic.
Fritto Misto
A light, crisp mix of fried squid, prawns and white fish, served with lemon and aioli.
Lobster Rolls
Sweet lobster meat in a light lemon mayonnaise, piled into buttery toasted rolls.
Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroni in a creamy, tangy dressing with celery, peppers and onion. A barbecue side dish staple.
Mackerel with Gooseberry Sauce
Crisp-skinned mackerel fillets with a sharp, buttery gooseberry sauce that cuts through the rich fish.
Pappa al Pomodoro
A thick Tuscan tomato and bread soup with garlic, basil and olive oil. Simple, comforting and very cheap.
Pasta alla Norma
A Sicilian pasta of fried aubergine in a rich tomato and basil sauce, topped with salty ricotta salata.
Peperonata
Sweet peppers slowly stewed with onion, tomato and garlic until soft and jammy.
Semifreddo
A light frozen dessert of whipped cream, eggs and sugar, served in slices with berries.
Soused Herrings
Herring fillets baked gently in spiced vinegar, then left to cool. Sharp, fresh and lovely with potato salad.
Spaghetti al Limone
Spaghetti in a bright, silky sauce of lemon, butter and Parmesan. Ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta.
Lemon & Herb Chicken Skewers
Juicy chicken thighs in a garlicky lemon-herb marinade, charred on the grill or griddle.
Raspberry & Cream Layer Cake
Light vanilla sponge layered with whipped cream and fresh raspberries — a summery showstopper.
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Tender, buttery shortcake biscuits split and filled with sweet strawberries and whipped cream.