Summer starter recipes
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Cold soup recipes
Watermelon gazpacho
A twist on the Spanish classic. Watermelon adds a refreshing sweetness to this chilled soup, working wonders with the salad veg.
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Raw fish recipes
Sea bream crudo
Crudo is a popular way of serving fresh fish in Italy. Here we've paired thin slices of raw bream with orange, pistachio and chilli.
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Raw fish recipes
Hake and rhubarb ceviche with salted almonds
Ceviche is a Latin American dish of fresh raw fish dressed in an acidic marinade. Our version uses tart rhubarb to add a fruity twist.
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Raw fish recipes
Tuna tartare with avocado, soy and ginger
A speedy, simple starter that’s full of flavour, this tun tartare combines creamy avocado with spankingly fresh fish in an aromatic dressing.
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Prawn recipes
Vietnamese prawn baked tomatoes (Chạo tôm)
Thuy Pham's baked tomatoes are a twist on Vietnamese dish, Chao Tom. Instead of grilling prawn cakes, use the mix to stuff baked tomatoes.
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Summer salads and sides
Caprese salad
Caprese is a colourful Italian classic, all about showcasing the best of simple ingredients. We’ve used the best in-season tomatoes, creamy burrata and fragrant basil.
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Celebrity chef recipes
Raymond Blanc’s salmon gravadlax with cucumber and dill salad
Raymond Blanc's salmon gravadlax is an ideal centrepiece for a celebration. Make it and share with an assortment of sides!
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Italian starter recipes
Fritto misto
One of the nicest things you can eat by the coast in Italy, fritto misto is incredibly simple – but of course, the quality of the ingredients is paramount (so buy fresh rather than frozen if possible).
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Vegetarian starter recipes
Chaat plate
This snacking recipe is based on the chaat author Sumayya Usmani used to sneak out and eat on dates with Danesh when she was a teenager.
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Best of British recipes
Strawberry, clotted cream and watercress salad
Where do you stand on strawberry salad? We are all for the combination of sweet and savoury, and Claire Thompson has pulled a blinder here.
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Summer recipes
Raymond Blanc’s poached artichoke with mustard vinaigrette
Raymond Blanc's poached artichoke with mustard vinaigrette is an elegant but simple starter that will transport you to southern France.
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Summer soup recipes
Raymond Blanc’s pistou soup
This simple, hearty pistou soup – combining lots of fresh vegetables in a flavoursome broth – is a delicious summer starter or main.
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Burrata recipes
Burrata with pickled cherries and hazelnuts
This beautiful burrata recipe from Ambra Papa, head chef at Petersham Nurseries cafe, gives cherries and edible flowers a starring role.
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Asparagus recipes
Warmed asparagus and lettuce
Simmer lettuce and asparagus in mushroom stock for a deeply savoury and satisfying vegan starter or side dish. Serve with crusty bread.
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Asparagus recipes
Asparagus fritters and aioli
Joe Woodhouse's crisp asparagus fritters with seriously garlicky aioli make a perfect starter or nibble with drinks for late spring evenings.
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Crostini recipes
White bean crostini with anchovy and lemon salsa
This flavour-packed canapé recipe for anchovy and canellini bean crostini by Lupins restaurant makes for an easy summer starter.
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