Category Archives: Summer recipes

BBQ grilled leeks and courgettes vinaigrette

The weather has been gorgeous this week so it was time to get the BBQ out. Grilled sausages, lamb or pork chops are lovely just simply grilled on either a gas or charcoal BBQ but if you’re looking for something … Continue reading

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Feta and herb pie

The Greeks make a lovely feta and herb pie like this with filo pastry called spanakopita but I find it much easier to make with ready rolled all-butter puff pastry. To be honest, I prefer the pastry to filo too. … Continue reading

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Red cabbage slaw with French mustard dressing

This is a great make-ahead salad, perfect for a party buffet. I usually add the dressing just before I serve it and keep the spring onions in a sealed plastic bag separate from the celery and red cabbage so they … Continue reading

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Asparagus with lemony yoghurt dressing

Jersey Royal new potatoes and fresh British asparagus are the great joys of spring vegetables. I made this dish as part of my offering for the Coronation Big Lunch buffet we enjoyed recently with friends. ‘Captain Bob’ cooked us some … Continue reading

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