Summer recipes
Easy recipes for summer desserts, picnic ideas, BBQ recipes and lots of ideas for making the most of seasonal fruit and veg
Cheese and potato whirls
Easy to make, great party food and the kids love them!
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- 50 Mins
- Medium
- Vegetarian
Alcohol free watermelon and basil mojito
A fresh tasting alternative to the traditional lime and mint mojito, this alcohol free cocktail is bursting with summer flavours
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- 15 Mins
- Easy
Almond cake
A sweet and satisfying almond-flavoured cake
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- 1 Hr
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Amaretti biscuits
Sweet and delicious almond-flavoured biscuits
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- 30 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
American potato salad
A great alternative to a traditional potato salad...
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- 35 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
American style beetroot pie
American style beetroot pie - a tasty dessert using beetroot...
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- 1 Hr
- Medium
Apple and raspberry muffins
A very popular muffin recipe for all the family to enjoy...
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- 27 Mins
- Medium
Apple turnover
A delicious fruity homemade dessert
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- 50 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Apple, yoghurt and berry ice lollies
Healthy homemade lollies packed with berries and fruit
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- 25 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Apricot tart
This flan is nice and easy to make - even easier if you opt for ready-made pastry...
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- 1 Hr 20 Mins
- Easy
Asian chicken cakes
Fragrant and full of oriental, zesty flavours...
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- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Asparagus soup
Simple soup recipe made with tender asaparagus and fresh cream
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- 45 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Avocado pasta
A creamy, thick and rich pasta sauce, which is healthy too...
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- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Avocado, cream cheese and spinach dip
Creamy soft cheese and vegetable dip
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- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Avocado, strawberry and spinach salad
Impressive summer salad
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- 25 Mins
- Easy
Bacon and mushroom pasta bake
A simple and satisfying family favourite
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- 40 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Baked cheesecake
A traditional recipe for baked American cheesecake - very rich but delicious!
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- 1 Hr 40 Mins
- Medium
Bakewell tart traybake
This recipe combines the classic flavours of almonds and raspberry jam for a trendy spin on a traditional Bakewell tart, with rectangular slices perfect for sharing
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- 1 Hr 5 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Banana & mango smoothie
A creamy, refreshing, summer drink...
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- 5 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Banana milkshake for kids
Healthy two-ingredient banana drink for kids
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- 5 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Banana smoothie for kids
This thick and creamy banana smoothie is great for breakfast or a healthy snack
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- 5 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Banana split
A decadent dessert with fresh bananas and ice cream
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- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Banana strawberry crunch
A lovely and easy recipe - a great one for the kids and makes a delicious dessert...
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- 10 Mins
- Easy
Banana, pear and apple cake
A healthy French twist on a classic banana cake
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- 50 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
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- 10 Mins
- Easy
Barbecued prawns with chilli jam
Juicy prawn skewers with sweet chilli jam
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- 10 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Barbecued whole chicken
Barbecued whole chicken
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- 2 Hrs 5 Mins
- Easy
- Gluten Free
Basil meatballs
These delicious herby meatballs are quick and easy to make
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- 35 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
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- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Gluten Free
BBQ veggie kebab
A simple and delicious kebab recipe using vegetables and cheese to cook on the BBQ...
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- 35 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free