June seasonal recipes
British produce shines so brightly in June. The seasonal array is dazzling: fragrant elderflower, broad beans, asparagus and peas, succulent gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries. It’s almost hard to make the most of it all. But don’t worry, we’ve got ways to help. Scroll on down…and check out our seasonal June dinner menus too.
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Make-ahead summer dessert recipes
Paul Ainsworth’s strawberry trifle
Top chef Paul Ainsworth shares a recipe from his debut cookbook, upgrading his dad's classic trifle with fresh peak-season strawberries.
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Summer cocktail recipes
Sex on the beach
The sex on the beach cocktail was hugely popular in the 1980s for its pleasing two-tone appearance. Learn the secrets to this sweet favourite.
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July seasonal recipes
White sangria
This white sangria is a refreshing take on the more common red-wine based Spanish sharing drink, made for sunny days in the garden.
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Strawberry recipes
Strawberry, black pepper and clotted cream tart
This strawberry tart is one seriously impressive summer dessert. Strawberries macerated with black pepper top a rich clotted cream filling.
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Mango dessert recipes
Easy mango mousse
With just five ingredients and 15 minutes prep time, this mango mousse is a great recipe to have in your dessert repertoire.
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Strawberry recipes
Balsamic-roasted strawberries with mascarpone
Balsamic strawberries with mascarpone make a seriously good grown-up pudding. Try this low-effort, six ingredient summer dessert today.
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Summer salads and sides
Parma ham, halloumi, strawberry and mint
This speedy parma ham starter pairs the ham with salty halloumi cheese, sweet strawberries and fresh mint.
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Strawberry recipes
Strawberry dutch baby with strawberry-top syrup
A dutch baby is a bit like a sweet yorkshire pudding or giant pancake. Fill it with strawberries and ice cream for an easy dessert.
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Baking recipes
Strawberry, chocolate and lemon drizzle cake
What's better than a lemon drizzle cake? A lemon drizzle cake crowned with dark chocolate, then topped with strawberries!
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Pepper recipes
Crispy smashed potatoes with green romesco
Romesco is a fabulous Spanish sauce made from grilled peppers and almonds. It's fantastic with these crispy smashed potatoes.
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Lettuce recipes
Braised lettuce with trout, peas and mint
This one-pot dinner sings of early summer and is ready in just 20 minutes. If you’ve never braised lettuce before, you’re in for a treat.
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Raspberry recipes
Raspberry and sesame cheesecake danishes
These easy pastries are like a cheesecake in danish form, with raspberries, a cream cheese base and sweet-salty sesame caramel.
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Savoury tarts
Candice Brown’s goat’s cheese, smoked salmon and asparagus filo tart
This smoked salmon filo tart by Bake Off champion Candice Brown is so versatile. Light enough for lunch but also perfect for supper.
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Crab recipes
Emily Scott’s Cornish crab, toast and mayo
Cornwall-based chef Emily Scott’s recipe for crab on toast is delightfully simple but special, enriched with just a little lemon and garlic.
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Quick and easy pork recipes
Michel Roux Jr’s pork steaks with summer vegetables
This summer-ready dish by Michel Roux Jr makes a hero of pork steaks, cooked simply alongside asparagus, courgettes and tomatoes.
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Pavlova recipes
Gooseberry and toasted coconut pavlova
This showpiece pavlova from food writer Angela Clutton anticipates summer's arrival, combining elderflowers and early-season gooseberries.
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