Summer starter recipes
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Crab recipes
Bloody mary crabcakes
Quick to make and easy to devour – these pepped-up crabcakes won't be left untouched. Perfect as dinner party nibbles or a light summery starter.
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Prawn recipes
Battered prawns with spiced herb relish
Serve this crispy prawn recipe at your next dinner party as an everyone-dig-in starter – it's sure to leave your guests wanting more.
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Avocado recipes
Lemongrass and chilli prawns with avocado bean salsa
Chilli prawns with an avocado and butterbean salsa equals a speedy midweek meal or summer starter that's on the table in twenty minutes.
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Halloumi recipes
Grilled halloumi toasts with avocado and tapenade
A dreamy mix of salty halloumi, creamy avocado, tapenade and zingy lemon dressing make these grilled halloumi toasts the perfect starter.
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Broad bean recipes
Crushed pea and broad bean soup with cheese crisps
Our sweet and creamy pea and broad bean soup would make a gorgeous summer starter or main served with the cheesy comté crisps.
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Vegetarian recipes from around the world
Vegetarian summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce
Fresh herbs, toasted peanuts and colourful veg – serve these fresh Vietnamese summer rolls certainly with our rich and nutty satay sauce.
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Dinner party starter recipes
Bloody Mary gazpacho with fresh oysters
The tangy flavours of bloody Mary gazpacho are paired with fresh oysters. This simple but special soup is ideal when the weather gets hot.
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Courgette recipes
Pea, courgette and parmesan cheese soup
Make this wonderfully bright green pea and courgette with parmesan cheese soup. You could serve as a light lunch or starter.
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Peach recipes
Peach, crispy pancetta, olive and mozzarella salad
Sweet peaches, oozy mozarella and salty pancetta work really well in this summery mozzarella salad recipe – the perfect bbq side dish!
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Mozzarella recipes
Tomato and bread salad with mozzarella
A glorious sunshine-filled tomato and bread salad recipe made with quick pickled onions, capers, mozzarella and fresh basil.
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Individual savoury tart recipes
Tomato, saffron and parmesan tartlets
Debbie Major's tomato tartlets are made with saffron and parmesan. They make a perfect summery lunch or starter served with a green salad.
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Mozzarella recipes
Vegetable antipasti
Gorgeous summer vegetables are the star of this antipasti recipe — serve as a starter at your next dinner party.
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June seasonal recipes
Sardines on toast with sorrel and horseradish alioli
Elevate sardines on toast with citrussey sorrel and a punchy horseradish aioli in this summery recipe. Try cooking sardines on the barbecue.
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June seasonal recipes
Smoked mackerel and gooseberry salad
Our smoked mackerel and gooseberry salad is packed with tender summer veg, goat's cheese and radishes for a delicious, colourful summer lunch.
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Freezable soup recipes
Cold beetroot soup
Serve this cold beetroot soup as a summer starter. Olia Hercules combines the earthiness of beetroot with peppery horseradish in her prepare-ahead recipe.
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Broad bean recipes
Broad beans, peas with mozzarella and parma ham crumble
A vibrant minted broad bean recipe showcasing the best of the summer's green veg - with a ball of creamy mozzarella to finish it off.
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