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Recipes for Summer

A collection of timeless and trusted recipes
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Discover 70 mouthwatering, vibrant and inspiring recipes that celebrate the summer season for every occasion. As the weather warms, we crave food that is lighter yet still nourishing and packed full of flavour. Summer is the perfect season to impress your family and friends with refreshing,... Read More
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A treasure trove of over 70 timeless recipes; discover dishes bursting with flavour, and take your tastebuds on a culinary journey.

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Discover 70 mouthwatering, vibrant and inspiring recipes that celebrate the summer season for every occasion.

As the weather warms, we crave food that is lighter yet still nourishing and packed full of flavour. Summer is the perfect season to impress your family and friends with refreshing, easy-to-make, and delicious dishes that can be enjoyed at home or al fresco. Whether you are looking for tasty meat, fish, and vegetable meals, or zesty salads and desserts, bring the sunshine into your kitchen and capture the joy of summer dining with this collection of versatile recipes.

Recipes for Summer is perfect for lazy summer days when the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. With crowd-pleasing recipes from Summer Rolls with Matcha Dipping Sauce and Prawn and Avocado Tostada to Watermelon and Choc Chip Sorbet, these timeless, fresh, and creative dishes are sure to hit the spot when the weather turns hot.

Contents include:

- Small Plates & Sides: Tricolore Couscous Salad, Parmesan and Tomato Tart, and Brie and Thyme Melt

- Mains: Monkfish Kebabs, Summer Vegetable Soup, and Torta Pasqualina

- Veg-forward: Wild Mushroom Tart, Sweet Potato Bruschetta, and Pea and Mint Risotto

- Something Different: Smoked Duck Citrus Salad, Pork Empanadillas, and Matcha Burgers

- Something Sweet: Matcha Eton Mess, Lemon Sorbet, and Frozen Bellini

Other titles available in the series:

Recipes for Soups

Recipes for Pickling & Preserving

Recipes for Savoury Bakes

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780600640158

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hamlyn

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 116.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 162g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Francesca Huntingdon (Author)

Francesca Huntingdon is a home cook, recipe writer and food stylist based in Bath. She has over 20 years of experience - learning to cook from her mother, grandmother and brothers. She specialises in creating inspiring, dependable and fuss-free recipes - with a strong emphasis on flavour - that can help anyone become a better cook.

When she's not cooking, Francesca enjoys growing organic vegetables and herbs, and loves wandering around farmer's markets with her husband, children and her two giant dogs.

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