This recipe may seem a bit of a faff, but as soon as you get the hang of the ‘plaiting’ it’s really easy, and ready-made pastry and grilled peppers from a jar help to keep the prep and cooking times lower, too. Delicious hot or cold, we think this Plait would be great as part of a picnic – slice and wrap before you go, or take a board and knife and serve it up in situ. Serves 4-6.
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This simple recipe is put together and partially cooked before it reaches the barbecue, so you won’t have to wait long for the skewers to be ready (if the weather is looking grim you can always cook the skewers indoors, under the grill). Serves 4-6.
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Make a real meal of it with healthy white fish marinaded in shawarma spices and served in your own home-made flatbreads with a quick home-made pickle (we’ve used pollock, but hake or any other firm-fleshed white fish will work equally well). You might get a little bit messy when you eat them, but that’s definitely part of the charm! Can be cooked on the hob or over a BBQ. Serves 4.
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Tomatoes are at their sunshine-packed best right now; this gorgeous vegetarian recipe comes from The Tomato Stall (our UK tomato supplier, based on the Isle of Wight), and really makes the most of their beautiful mixed-colour mini plum tomatoes. Serves 6.
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Pan Bagnat is an impressive-looking centrepiece for a lazy summer lunch, and makes a great picnic, too; you can slice and re-wrap it before you go, or take a breadboard and knife and slice it when you’re ready. Serves 4-6.
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Originally from the Provence region of France, this fish stew is flavoured with a wonderfully aromatic garlic sauce, aïoli – if you have any extra aioli, it’s delicious spread on crusty bread. We’ve used monkfish here, but most firm-fleshed white fish would also be fine. Serves 4.
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Just the ticket for warmer weather, this simple, healthy salad makes a perfect light meal for two. Serves 2.
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Made with luscious fresh lobster, crisp croutons and a deliciously different dressing, this special salad makes ‘eating your greens’ a little more decadent! Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as a starter.
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Unfairly underrated, Hake are just as flavoursome as any other white fish. Caught by our boats and MSC approved, our Hake is served with plump prawns and a buttery, caper-filled sauce. This lovely dish is perfect for lunch or a light supper – serve with your favourite veg, some crusty bread or a few handfuls of crisp salad leaves. Serves 4
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Simple but tasty, this vegetarian recipe will have even meat-eaters asking for more! Serves 4
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Something of an institution in New England, the Lobster Roll hasn’t really caught on over here, which is a bit of a puzzle. We think they’re perfect for a summer treat - quick to make, they’re also rather delicious! Recipe will make 6 rolls, serving 6 as a snack or starter, or 2-3 as a main course.
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Serve up these tasty skewers and let guests build their own perfect fish tacos! We’ve used hake here, but you can use any firm, white fish fillets. Serves 2-4.
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Make the most of beautiful, British-grown tomatoes with this sunshine-soaked recipe! The chicken can be cooked outside on the barbecue or indoors under the grill, and (always a bonus as far as we’re concerned) the tomato element can be made up to two days in advance and refrigerated until needed. Serves 4.
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Smoky barbecued aubergines and juicy cherry tomatoes are simply dressed with lemon and balsamic vinegar in this easy, tasty vegetarian salad. We’ve suggested some different cheeses to add, but feel free to experiment – for a vegan version, leave the cheese out altogether and add a handful of toasted pumpkin seeds just before serving. Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side.
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Creamy yoghurt and fresh berries are a summery match made in heaven. If your strawberries are really ripe, you may wish to use less honey - if they’re not as sweet as you’d like, use a little more. Makes approximately 4 lollies (please see note about quantities).
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Panzanella is an old Italian recipe; it uses relatively few ingredients, so it’s worth seeking out the juiciest, ripest tomatoes and the best olive oil you can find. Panzanella makes a lovely light meal just as it is, but you can also serve it alongside grilled halloumi or goats’ cheese, baked feta, grilled chicken or sliced cold meats. However you choose to eat your Panzanella, be sure to do it as soon as it’s ready – this is not a dish that should be left to sit. Serves 4
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Treat yourself to some turbot and give your barbecue a real boost! Firm-fleshed and tasty, turbot steaks stand up well to being cooked on the grill, and here they’re paired beautifully with a simple lemon butter. Serve with your choice of salads and veg – we like to pop a couple of New Potato Skewers alongside the fish as it cooks. Makes 2 Steaks.
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Whelks may seem less glamorous than other seafood, but they’re surprisingly high in protein, a good source of vitamin B12 and budget-friendly, too. This simple, quickly-made pasta dish is a tasty way to try them if you’ve yet to be convinced! Serves 4.
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Cool cream cheese and a chilli kick will definitely spice up your hotdog habit! As a rough guide, the ingredients below should be enough for approximately four hotdogs.
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This classic American-style cookie recipe comes courtesy of the fabulous Kim, star of the Greendale Accounts department! A keen baker, Kim often brings in home-cooked treats for us to share, making a day at the office just that bit sweeter… Her cookie recipe can be tailored to your own taste – simply use as it is, for vanilla-based cookies with your choice of chips, or add cocoa to give a chocolate base (see recipe for details). Makes 8
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Greendale bream are supplied ready-trimmed, with the guts and heads removed, making this tasty recipe a doddle. We like to grill some seasonal veg alongside the fish - try asparagus spears, whole spring onions or runner beans - and it’s particularly good with our New Potato Skewers. Serves 4.
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Celebrate local crab at its wonderful best with this rich, delicious quiche. Serves 6-8.
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Fancy a break from the usual bangers and burgers? This flavour-packed paella is cooked on the barbecue (though the recipe translates easily to stove-top cooking) for a deliciously different ‘al fresco’ dining experience! Serves 4-6.
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Sticky-sweet umami aubergine tastes great when cooked on the BBQ or under the grill! Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side.
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Summer calls for a more relaxed way of cooking and eating, and this recipe is pretty flexible. You can tweak the dressing; substitute peaches, ripe pears or even figs for the nectarines; use any salad leaves and blue cheese you like (or choose goat’s cheese or feta); and swap the walnuts for toasted hazelnuts or almonds. As long as you have sweet, ripe fruit, full-flavoured cheese and some crunchy nuts for texture, it’ll work beautifully. Serves 2 generously.
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While British asparagus is still available, there’s no nicer way to enjoy it than grilled quickly over coals and finishing with a quick, simple dressing – the spears turn a beautiful bright green in the heat, and the charcoal imparts smoky flavour and sweetness to each stem. Delicious! Serves 4 as a side dish.
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This hearty salad is packed with delicious Greendale Free-Range Chicken Breast and Greendale Smoked Streaky Bacon. Serves 4
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Fruit and cheese are a match made in heaven. This recipe pairs salty, crumbly Feta cheese with the tangy sweetness of ripe, fresh blueberries and the earthiness of fresh spinach leaves, lifted by bright mint and the satisfying crunch of savoury toasted almonds. Feel free to experiment with different soft cheeses, berries, leaves or nuts – it’s pretty hard to go wrong!
Serves 2-3 as a main meal, 4-6 as part of a selection of salads.
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Trifle is a classic treat and (helpfully) always taste better when made in advance. This version uses ready-made ingredients for speed, but tastes like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen – we won’t tell if you don’t! Serves 8.
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Packed with soft, smoky grilled aubergine and plump chickpeas, this hearty salad illustrates that veggie barbecue recipes are anything but dull. Serves 2-4.
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This luxurious recipe is a real treat! You can make the Lyonnaise potatoes ahead of time if you like – assemble the potatoes in advance, up to the point of the oven cooking time, then refrigerate and just pop them in the oven when you’re ready to cook the lobster. Serves 4.
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There's never a bad time to enjoy a refreshing mojito, and while the classic version is always a favourite, we’re especially fond of adding a gin twist. The raspberry gin mojito is packed with flavour, made with Torbay Gin’s blood orange and raspberry-infused gin.
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Summer in a sundae dish, this fruity, creamy dream of a dessert is served with home-made lemon and almond biscuits for a pleasingly crisp contrast. Serves 4.
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Delicious sea bass stars in this simple, healthy traybake. Packed full of sunny Mediterranean flavours, it’s great with a lemon-dressed green salad and a glass of your favourite vino. Serves 4.
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Spatchcocked chickens have a flattened shape, produced by removing the spine and opening out the bird. It’s still a whole chicken, with juicy, tender meat on-the-bone – and the flatter shape means it’s brilliant on the BBQ, too. Please note; you will need a barbecue with a lid for this recipe. Serves 4.
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This warm, hearty salad is quick and easy to put together – perfect for a mid-week meal. The steak and the potatoes can be barbecued for this recipe if wished (for handy tips see our guide Steak – a Barbecue Classic and our recipe for New Potato Skewers
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