Best summer recipes for a hot day
Make the most of a British summer with our delicious summery recipes. From light summer salads to meaty burgers, we’ve got the best recipes to impress your guests at your next garden party.
It’s also the perfect opportunity to make the most out of fantastic seasonal produce such as tomatoes, peas, peppers, courgettes, berries and more!
Summer salad recipes
- In this recipe: Classic Cheese Maker’s Pickle
- A wonderful side dish at a barbecue or picnic, taking just 15 minutes to create.
Spicy Mango & Ginger Chicken Salad
- In this recipe: Spicy Mango & Ginger Chutney
- Upgrade your usual chicken salad recipe in just 20 minutes with our Spicy Mango & Ginger Chutney as the perfect dressing of flavour and kick.
- In this recipe: Hickory Smoked Barbecue Sauce
- Our twist on a classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish, great for picnic spreads or paired with roast leftovers.
- In this recipe: Sweet Chilli Jam
- This quick 10 minute Warm Feta Salad with Chilli Jam Dressing is a delicious main meal or a light side along with your BBQ!
Summer dinner recipes
Red Thai Curry with Coconut Rice
- In this recipe: Thai Jasmine Rice.
- Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red curry at home. This dish takes just 30 minutes to cook and it’s bursting with flavour.
Smoky Tomato & Garlic Enchiladas
- In this recipe: Sundried Tomato Sauce.
- Load tortillas with a variety of fillings, then top with tomato sauce and cheese to make enchiladas. Our favourite Mexican-style dish!
- In this recipe: Smoked Paprika & Saffron Paella
- Take our vibrant paella with added colourful veg for a lively combination of flavours and textures, a truly authentic meal time solution.
Summer BBQ recipes
- In this recipe: Gourmet Burger Sauce
- The classic burger recipe is an all-time BBQ favourite! This super easy recipe is always a crowd-pleaser.
- In this recipe: Peppered Steak Sauce
- Spicy and simple, these lamb skewers are perfect for sophisticated summer entertaining.
Easy picnic recipes
- In this recipe: Caramelised Onion Chutney
- A delicious, traditional sausage roll recipe, with the addition of our award-winning Caramelised Onion Chutney.
- In this recipe: Tangy Orange Curd
- Indulgently Chocolatey with a wonderful orange tangy centre. Heaven in a cupcake!
Passionfruit Piña Colada Jelly Cups
- In this recipe: Mango & Passionfruit Curd
- A shot of sunshine! Deliciously fruity and refreshing.
- In this recipe: All Butter Lemon Curd
- These delicious treats are perfect for a quick sweet snack at picnics and parties!
- In this recipe: Original Strawberry Whole Fruit Jam
- Sunshine in a cupcake! These delicious cupcakes have a jam centre and are topped with velvety strawberry buttercream.
Summer pudding recipes
- In this recipe: Original Strawberry Whole Fruit Jam
- Pretty in pink and so simple to make, everyone will love these delicious Strawberry Cheesecake lollies.
Fruit Blackberry and Apple Crumble
- In this recipe: Fruity Blackberry Whole Fruit Jam
- The sweet, sharp flavour of the Fruity Blackberry Whole Fruit Jam brings this classic crumble to life.
- In this recipe: Tangy Orange All Butter Curd
- A zingy take on your traditional Victoria Sponge, packed with bursting Orangey flavours.
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