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My Favourite Summer Recipes

June 27, 2019 By All That I'm Eating 18 Comments

My kitchen is very much an ‘open all the windows’ space in the late spring and summer months. I feel as if I am cooking half outside you see. My favourite summer recipes are those which are quick to make, involve minimal time standing over a hot hob and can be luxuriated over when it comes to eating. At this time of year I get to partake in one of my very favourite kitchen tasks: podding beans and peas. Is it just me who finds it incredibly satisfying?

The sorts of things that will be appearing on our plates often involve punchy dressings, lip smacking marinades, plenty of fresh leaves and any excuse for a potato salad. Below are some of my favourite recipes and ones which I will be turning to for delicious summer meals.

Easy Meals

roasted aubergine and cherry tomatoes

You can’t go wrong with pasta! My roasted aubergine and tomato pasta is really simple, great for leftovers and freezes really well too. It’s all about the flavourful sauce left in the pan after roasting.

jerk carrots with rice and beans and salad

Carrots are at their best at this time of year; so sweet and crunchy and perfect for making jerk roasted carrots.

Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas with black beans

Not as fast as some of my other recipes but definitely worth the effort are my chipotle chicken enchiladas. The sauce freezes really well so it’s worth making a big batch so you can have enchiladas on tap, and who doesn’t want that?

caramelised fennel and salami pizza

I always make pizza sauce from fresh tomatoes and it is quite time consuming. However, it really is worth the time and if you freeze the sauce in small amounts, along with some homemade pizza dough, you can whip up homemade pizzas in no time. Perfect for lazy summer days. My favourite topping? Caramelised fennel and salami of course.

carrot and sesame falafel close up

Making your own falafel is a bit of a faff-afel (I couldn’t resist). Mine have carrot added in for colour, texture and flavour and are served with the most fantastic quick pickled onions.

Elderflower

Iced elderflower cupcakes

There are two things I like to make with elderflowers: elderflower cordial and elderflower sugar. They can both be used to make all sorts of different recipes so you can have that beautiful floral flavour throughout summer. You can find all of my elderflower recipes here.

Elderflower, Cucumber and Mint Gin - before adding gin

One thing that is also worth a try is infusing gin with elderflowers. I add a little mint and cucumber to mine too and it makes for a fine gin and tonic.

Sweet Treats

rhubarb hazelnut and honeycomb fool

I do like to do a bit of baking or make up a little summery pudding here and there. My rhubarb fool with honeycomb and hazelnuts is easy to make with only a brief cooking of the rhubarb.

Balsamic Strawberry Jam close up

I’m not much of a jam maker but I did make a sort of cheat’s jam with strawberries and balsamic vinegar which is sensational in a Victoria sponge.

Honeyed Apricots with Rosemary Creme Fraiche

Imagine you’re sitting out in the garden after a beautifully warm day, the sun is setting and you are about to tuck into some honeyed apricots and rosemary crème fraîche. Little glowing, glistening orange orbs this is my favourite way to serve apricots.

Greengage and Almond Ice Cream

Greengages are something I have tried growing before but without much success. If you can get your hands on some then it is certainly worth trying some homemade greengage and almond ice cream.

Strawberry and Peanut Tart

My no-bake strawberry and peanut tart makes a very impressive summer dessert and you could top it with any fruit you like.

cream, strawberries, shortbread and basil

I remember whipping these puddings up one evening; the combination of strawberry and basil is so good and served with crumbled shortbread as a mess they are simplicity at its finest.

Other Recipes

hot cucumbers with garlic and chilli

Have you tried cooking with cucumbers before? Fried with a little garlic and chilli they make a delicious summer side dish.

summer vegetable minestrone

When I am overrun with vegetables there’s really only one thing to make: summer vegetable minestrone. Use whatever vegetables you have lying around.

broad beans on toast

As I mentioned earlier I love podding beans and peas. Standing in the kitchen listening to the radio with the snapping and popping that accompanies this task is truly a delight. Especially if the beans are about to go onto some toast spread with goat’s cheese. My version of beans on toast if you will.

Simple BBQ Sides

Summer wouldn’t be summer without a BBQ or two and for me it’s as much about the side dishes as the main BBQ so here are some of my simple BBQ sides.

What will you be cooking up this summer?

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Filed Under: June, Meal Planning, Recipes By Month, Seasons, Summer Tagged With: recipe, summer

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Comments

  1. mimi rippee says

    June 27, 2019 at 12:45

    These are all lovely dishes. I have never cooked a cucumber before, nor radishes, which I’ve been seeing lately. I just need to do that!

    Reply
    • All That I'm Eating says

      July 4, 2019 at 08:19

      You certainly should give it a try!

      Reply
  2. angiesrecipes says

    June 27, 2019 at 13:59

    Such a great collection of summer treats! I WANT some pizza…haven’t had one in ages!

    Reply
  3. David Scott Allen says

    June 27, 2019 at 19:50

    I have been tempted to cook with cucumbers, but I’ve always shied away from it… Not sure what I expected! I will trust you, and give it a try. In fact, next week we are hosting an Asian-themed dinner, and this would be a great side dish! Also, your falafel are so appealing!

    Reply
    • All That I'm Eating says

      July 4, 2019 at 08:18

      You should definitely try it! Let me know how it goes down!

      Reply
  4. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    June 30, 2019 at 21:39

    Knowing that you have a wonderful garden, summer must be when you enjoy cooking the most. I know it was for me when we could pick veggies start from the garden, go in the house and within a short time have a wonderful meal.

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    • All That I'm Eating says

      July 4, 2019 at 08:20

      Perfect summer cooking indeed.

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    July 1, 2019 at 18:39

    What a lovely collection of summer recipes! I love all the fresh veg you use and creative recipes!

    Reply
  6. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    July 3, 2019 at 13:56

    So many great dishes! Good thing summer has a long way to go, so I can try each and every one of these. 🙂 Thanks!

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  7. Evelyne says

    July 3, 2019 at 21:49

    I avoid time in the kitchen and heat too in the summer. So many great ideas here, love anything elderflower.

    Reply
  8. 2pots2cook says

    July 4, 2019 at 08:36

    Oh boy ! I’ve almost missed this collection ! 🙂 You got me with elder flowers, definitely, dear ! Thank you and enjoy your day !

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  9. Liz says

    July 8, 2019 at 21:29

    Our air conditioning is out in the kitchen so I’m definitely not turning on the oven until it’s replaced! Your rhubarb fool is calling my name, plus those honey apricots look delicious, too.

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    • All That I'm Eating says

      July 18, 2019 at 08:47

      Those apricots are so good, would make a great breakfast too! Hope you get your air-con fixed soon!

      Reply
  10. Balvinder says

    July 13, 2019 at 14:04

    What a lovely collection of recipes! I have to check one of those.

    Reply
  11. Cakelaw says

    July 19, 2019 at 08:28

    The Victoria sponge has really caught my eye – it looks so good.

    Reply
  12. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    July 22, 2019 at 12:42

    Caroline, such a lovely collection of recipes! The elderflower recipes really caught my eye. I love their summery flavor!

    Reply
    • All That I'm Eating says

      August 5, 2019 at 12:32

      There’s nothing else like elderflower is there?

      Reply
  13. Emma | Bake Then Eat says

    August 14, 2019 at 01:28

    This is a great list Caroline, some wonderful Summer inspired dishes.

    Reply

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