It's absolutely blazing in the UK at the moment, which means we're craving hot weather-appropriate foods that are perfect for all types of occasions — from beach picnics to garden get-togethers and long walks.
It's not all about salads either, we've got burgers perfect for summer barbecues, tray bakes for those midweek moments, and everything in between.
Here's 74 delicious summer recipes from Aloha Grilled Chicken to Couscous & Pomegranate Salad, and Classic Salsa to Grilled Courgette. You're welcome!
BBQ Leek & Prawn Salad
This barbecued leek and prawn salad takes less than 20 minutes to throw together, and that includes a super speedy pickled onion and cheat's salsa verde. Tangy, zingy and absolutely refreshing, this is one of our fave summer meals.
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Ginger Beer-Glazed Tofu Burger
It's burger season baby, and whilst we LOVE ourselves a juicy beef patty, this vegan-friendly tofu burger ticks all our boxes. Glazed in a fiery ginger beer sauce, it's the perfect non-meat option for your next barbecue.
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Halloumi Fries & Burnt Red Pepper Sauce
You can't beat halloumi fries, with their molten, salty centre and crispy crust, they could be considered the ultimate starter. This recipes sits these golden fingers over a burnt, red pepper sauce that works perfectly against the creamy halloumi.
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Burrata & BBQ Grapes
We can't get enough of burrata at the moment, a mozzarella ball stuffed with cream, what's not to love? This recipe serves them with juicy, charred grapes and proves this fruit isn't just for the fruit bowl.
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Green Salmon Traybake With Roasted Coleslaw
This salmon traybake is perfect for when you want a quick, fresh dinner without the fuss. We've used seasonal veggies like green beans, but you can use whatever you've got in the fridge like red peppers and baby sweetcorn.
Get the Green Salmon Traybake With Roasted Coleslaw recipe.
Strawberries & Cream Beef Burger
When it comes to the ultimate summer combo strawberries and cream is up there. Whether you like them on your scone or on a wedge of Victoria sponge, it's a delicious English classic. But it might surprise you to know that strawberries work perfectly in savoury dishes. Their juicy, fragrant flavours pair perfectly with salty cheese and rich beef.
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Italian Pressed Sandwich
We love a hefty Italian sandwich and this one is one of our faves to make on a sunny day.
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Vegan Tofu Tahini Dip
Seven ingredients and three simple steps is all it takes to create our super creamy, vegan tofu dip.
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Broad Bean Guacamole
This guac is refreshingly summery and a lovely twist on traditional guacamole. Broad beans bulk it out and add a little extra something something.
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
When I say we're OBSESSED with chicken Caesar salad, there's really no denying it... but the way to make sure it's the best you've ever had is a) make your own dressing, b) chargrill your chicken and c) get those lettuce leaves nice and warm. Trust us, you won't regret it.
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Easy Lamb Gyros
Our pulled lamb gyros is the ultimate wrap. Packed full of slow cooked lamb, chips, tzatziki and salad, it's a mouthful of Greek heaven.
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Sesame Soba Noodle Salad
This 10-minute soba noodle salad is such a tasty lunch idea or a light dinner. Fill up with seasonal veggies and tuck in - the tahini sesame dressing is a must.
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Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Spaghetti Alle Vongole originates from Naples and involves cooking clams in garlic, parsley, white wine and cherry tomatoes. Spaghetti is then added to drink up all those flavours and dress the pasta with garlicky, herby oil. It looks and sounds fancy, but it really isn't!
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Blackened Chicken with Loaded Hummus
This hummus is smothered over a board, almost acting like mashed potatoes. Topped with Cajun-inspired blackened chicken thigh and juicy red peppers, the hummus drinks up the spice infused oils that await your flatbread to mop up and devour.
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Classic Salsa
A good, simple salsa is easy to make, but full of flavour. To make ours the most flavourful salsa ever, we use both cherry tomatoes and fresh off-the-vine tomatoes. We also roast some of the ingredients to intensify their flavours and make this salsa POP!
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Air Fryer Falafel
Get your air fryer ready and put the oil away! This falafel is beyond easy to make and most of the time is simply spent on working in batches (the worst, we know!) in the air fryer. Well spiced and tender, this is our favourite way to make falafel.
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Baked Cod
This recipe is a no brainer and will give you sweet, fall apart tender cod on your table in no time
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Chicken Burgers
To spice things up a bit, these chicken patties are seasoned with smoked paprika and loaded with crunchy, bright coleslaw to really give beef burgers a run for their money.
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Coriander Lime Grilled Salmon
Coriander and lime are the ultimate combo!
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Giant Couscous And Pomegranate Salad With Orange Dressing
We truly believe that pomegranate seeds are welcome on any salad (especially when partnered with feta or goat's cheese), but on this one, they're integral.
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