{"id":16788,"date":"2022-05-30T13:09:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T11:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=17139"},"modified":"2022-05-30T13:35:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T11:35:15","slug":"best-summer-recipe-ideas","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/best-summer-recipe-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Best summer recipe ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Carys Matthews\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 30 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Bask in the rich flavours of summer with our favourite seasonal recipes, including fresh and healthy salads, homemade dishes, sweet treats and refreshing drinks.<\/p>\n

The summer season brings out the very best of British produce, with bushes full with berries and vegetable patches bursting with asparagus, tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, radishes, beans and spring onions.<\/p>\n

Plus, the cooking options are endless in summer, with barbecues providing ample opportunity for entertaining and outdoor dining. Toss your salad, grab a kebab and start chargrilling some veggies.<\/p>\n

Make the most of the British summer season with our pick of the best summer walks<\/a> and beaches in the UK.<\/a> If a picnic is what you have in mind, check out our round-up of the best picnic food recipes for summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best summer recipes<\/h2>\n

Smoked Trout, watercress and horseradish quiche\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

Quiches are a classic picnic food, and this smoked trout and horseradish quiche really easy to make at home.<\/p>\n

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This recipe makes a 25cm quiche that will serve around 4-6 people (Photo by: minadezhda via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Vegan fava bean falafels\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world \u2013 except the humble fava bean. These authentic Egyptian falafels, made with split fava beans, are the perfect addition to a summer BBQ and great to take on picnics.<\/p>\n

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These vegan falafel snacks are perfect to take on a summer picnic<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Pork and pickle pies\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

These pork pies are designed for a picnic \u2013 they have pickle inside the pastry so it doesn\u2019t slide off your plate.<\/p>\n

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Swap the pickle in this recipe for your favourite homemade chutney (Photo by: Diana Miller via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Moroccan lamb and quince sausage rolls\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s a picnic or a somewhat snazzy lunchbox, these lamb sausage rolls put a spicy twist on a classic recipe. From Stuart Ovenden\u2019s The Orchard Cook<\/em>, they\u2019re best enjoyed with a delicious mint and yogurt dip.<\/p>\n

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Quince and lamb sausage rolls from The Orchard Cook (Photo by: Stuart Ovenden)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Apple, goat\u2019s cheese, honey and hazelnut tarts<\/a><\/h3>\n

These tarts are quick and easy to make and ideal for a summer picnic. The recipe can easily be adapted using different cheese or herbs.<\/p>\n

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Apple, goats cheese and honey tarts \u00a9Polly Webster<\/span><\/figcaption> Polly Webster<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Vegan \u2018sausage\u2019 rolls in coconut pastry<\/a><\/h3>\n

These gluten, vegan \u2018sausages\u2019 rolls, made of cooked red lentils and roasted pepper, are perfect for packed lunches \u2013 you can swap the filling for sausagemeat, if you prefer.<\/p>\n

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Vegan and gluten-free sausage rolls\/Credit: Catherine Atkinson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Savoury stilton scones\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

These savoury scones can be frozen, so it\u2019s easy to make a big batch then defrost before your outing.<\/p>\n

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This recipe combines savoury stilton scones with walnut and tarragon butter (Photo by: Carole Gomez via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Best summer breakfast recipes<\/h2>\n

Asparagus and sweet potato hash with smashed avocado and egg\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

This fresh and easy vegetarian brunch is perfect for the summer months \u2013 just spice it up with jalapenos or chilli flakes to taste.<\/p>\n

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This avocado and sweet potato hash is the perfect vegetarian brunch for summer (Photo by: Claudia Totir via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

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Best summer barbecue recipes<\/h2>\n

Barbecued plaice with fennel seed, chilli, aubergine and tomatoes<\/a><\/h3>\n

Cook up a delicious seashore supper from foraged greens and sustainable chef with this great recipe from River Cottage chef Gill Meller.<\/p>\n

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Barbecued plaice with fennel seed, chilli, aubergine and tomatoes<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Hedgerow ketchup<\/a><\/h3>\n

Forage in the hedgerow for the elderberries, blackberries and crab apples for this delicious summer sauce, which will add a delicious alternative to your usual barbecue ketchup accompaniment.<\/p>\n

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Hedgerow barbecue ketchup<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Best summer salad recipes<\/h2>\n

Broad bean, potato and radish salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

This fresh, green salad has all the tastes of spring and summer \u2013 crunchy greens and radishes, sweet broad beans and new potatoes.<\/p>\n

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Broad bean, potato and radish salad\/Credit: Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Tomato and raspberry salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

This easy-to-make salad is a real taste of the English summer.<\/p>\n

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Tomato and raspberry salad \u00a9Louise Hagger<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Summer garden salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

Rejoice in the fresh tastes of early summer with a garden salad with a recipe from Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford on their Somerset smallholding.<\/p>\n

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Summer garden salad recipe\/Credit: Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford<\/span><\/figcaption> Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Grilled new potato salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

May sees the first crop of new potatoes, so grab a few and grill them with crunchy spring onions and little gem lettuce in this flavoursome salad.<\/p>\n

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Grilled new-potato salad\/Credit: Claire Thomson<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Best summer dessert recipes with seasonal ingredients<\/h2>\n

Little cherry and almond cakes<\/a><\/h3>\n

An incredibly quick, one-bowl bake that you can whip up in minutes.<\/p>\n

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Little cherry and almond cakes \u00a9Polly Webster<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Apple and blackberry crumble squares<\/a><\/h3>\n

Like classic fruit crumble but in a cuttable, transportable bar, use up your hand-picked blackberries to make these delicious crumble squares.<\/p>\n

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Swap blackberries for any other summer fruits (Photo by: manyakotic via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Classic scones<\/a><\/h3>\n

Whip up a fresh batch of homemade scones for a cream tea with this easy recipe.<\/p>\n

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A Devon cream tea \u2013 cream and then jam. (Getty)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Blackberry coulis\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

This easy-to-make blackberry coulis uses only three ingredients and freezes well, making it the perfect recipe to use up the blackberries you\u2019ve picked during the summer months- keep a batch in the freezer and use it as a topping the next time you make pancakes or chocolate fudge cake.<\/p>\n

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Use this blackberry coulis as a topping for ice cream or pancakes<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Blackberry and apple sorbet\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

This fruity sorbet recipe uses golden syrup instead of granulated sugar gives to give it a soft texture. If you can, use blackberries that you\u2019ve picked yourself from the hedgerow \u2013 they taste far more intense than the big fat ones you buy in the shops.<\/p>\n

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This fruity sorbet is perfect for using up hand picked blackberries<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Summer ice lollies<\/a><\/h3>\n

Cool down with these refreshing orange, satsuma and carrot ice lollies for all the family.<\/p>\n

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Summer ice lollies<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Bilberry and almond streusel cake<\/a><\/h3>\n

Late summer is a great time to harvest bilberries in the UK. They\u2019re a delicious alternative for anyone who finds blueberries a little too sweet.<\/p>\n

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Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry)\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Best homemade summer drink recipes<\/h2>\n

Homemade elderflower cordial<\/a><\/h3>\n

Enjoy a fresh and fragrant drink with easy and delicious elderflower cordial recipe \u2013 the perfect summer drink.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a refreshing homemade elderflower cordial\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Gooseberry soda<\/a><\/h3>\n

Make a refreshing, fruity summer drink with a recipe from Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford on their Somerset smallholding.<\/p>\n

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Gooseberry Soda\/Credit: Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption> Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Homemade elderflower cordial\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

The floral taste of this traditional syrup is great with water, but also complements pastries, cakes, ice-cream and champagne or prosecco.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy a fresh and fragrant drink with easy and delicious elderflower cordial recipe \u2013 the perfect summer drink. (Getty)<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty<\/i><\/span><\/div><\/body><\/html>\n
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