Summer recipes
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Spiced broad beans with baked eggs
This recipe is inspired by a classic Persian dish that lets the broad beans take a starring role.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Beetroot, rosemary and balsamic tarte tatin, with Parmesan, herb-and-crumb-crusted fillet of beef and red-wine jus
Beetroot is a hugely versatile ingredient, says our kichen garden cook.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Pan-fried cod with hazelnut mash and braised lettuce with peas and soya beans
Nothing compares to the soft, floppy leaves of a homegrown British lettuce.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Rachel Green's raspberry Queen of Puddings
Celebrity chef and committed ambassador of British produce, Rachel Green reveals a delicious recipe for a summertime treat.
By Country Life Published
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Rhubarb, blood-orange and ginger heart pie
Now's the time to make the most of rhubarb.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Kofta curry with stuffed parathas and cucumber raita
These curried delights will always be welcome.
By Simon Hopkinson Published
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Barbecued mackerel with chilli pesto drizzle and heirloom tomato orzo salad
Baked into picnic bread or served with barbecued mackerel, just two of our favourite tomato recipes to try.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Lavender and lemon layer cake with vanilla mascarpone icing
Baked into a lemon layer cake or sandwiched between chocolate kisses, just two of our favourite lavender recipes to try.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Courgette terrine with tomato vinaigrette
Sultry weather signals the arrival of the courgette, that most summery of vegetables, says Simon Hopkinson.
By Simon Hopkinson Published
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Plum pavlova with ginger and almond
Simmered with ginger and served with almond pavlova or baked into cake: just two of our favourite plum recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Best beetroot recipes
Stirred into risotto and served with fillet of beef or sliced into carpaccio: just two of our favourite beetroot recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Delicious recipes with strawberries
Baked into a tart and served with cinnamon ice cream or melted into jam: just two of our favourite strawberry recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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How to use rose petals
Blended into ice cream and served with chocolate tart or set into jelly: just two of our favourite rose petal recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Classic Vichyssoise soup recipe
Keep your cool this summer with refreshing Vichyssoise, says Simon Hopkinson, and pair it with freshly baked focaccia.
By Simon Hopkinson Published
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Cooking with courgettes
Blended into chorizo soup or served with pan-fried marinated halibut: just two of our favourite courgette recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Beautiful recipes with blueberries
Frozen into an ice-cream terrine or baked into a lemon tart: just two of our favourite blueberry recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Fabulous fennel recipes
Fried into pork burgers or baked into flatbreads: just two of our favourite fennel recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Mushy broad beans with spicy butterflied leg of lamb
Served with spicy butterflied leg of lamb or mashed into hummous: just two of our favourite broad bean recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Gluten-free elderflower and honey teacake
Baked into a gluten-free honey teacake or whipped into Eton mess: just two of our favourite elderflower recipes this summer.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Simon Hopkinson’s raspberry recipes
Simon Hopkinson cooks raspberry soufflé and lemon-verbena ice cream with raspberries
By Simon Hopkinson Published
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Top 3 recipes with plums
Make chicken breasts with soy-roasted plums, plum chutney or vanilla-roasted plums this autumn with your bumper crop
By Melanie Johnson Published