Summer recipes
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Spiced broad beans with baked eggsThis 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 jusBeetroot 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 beansNothing 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 PuddingsCelebrity 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 pieNow's the time to make the most of rhubarb.
By Melanie Johnson Published
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Kofta curry with stuffed parathas and cucumber raitaThese curried delights will always be welcome.
By Simon Hopkinson Published
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Barbecued mackerel with chilli pesto drizzle and heirloom tomato orzo saladBaked 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 icingBaked 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 vinaigretteSultry 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 almondSimmered 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 recipesStirred 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 strawberriesBaked 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 petalsBlended 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 recipeKeep 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 courgettesBlended 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 blueberriesFrozen 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 recipesFried 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 lambServed 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 teacakeBaked 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 recipesSimon Hopkinson cooks raspberry soufflé and lemon-verbena ice cream with raspberries
By Simon Hopkinson Published
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Top 3 recipes with plumsMake chicken breasts with soy-roasted plums, plum chutney or vanilla-roasted plums this autumn with your bumper crop
By Melanie Johnson Published


