Articles & Recipes

Raise a glass to the not-so-humble apple with this delicious cocktail.

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.

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.

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.

Pure indulgence, this rich cake is fragrant with spices and rum, and comes with a delicious boozy caramel sauce to serve alongside – it makes the perfect end to a summer evening meal, especially as you can take it to another level by grilling slices of it on the BBQ, then serving with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream (if you plan to do this, make the cake the day before, as it will hold together a lot better on the grill). Serves about 10.

Combining two staples of the Great British Summertime (sausages and barbecuing), there’s a lot to love about this recipe – not least because it’s simple, contains elements that can be made in advance, and seems to be very popular with children! Makes four servings of four chipolatas each. Note: if using wooden skewers, to avoid any risk of fire please soak them in water for at least 15 minutes before they go on the grill.

Loosely based on the flavours of Japanese katsu curry, this simple and surprisingly healthy recipe doesn’t take long to put together, making it perfect for midweek meals and ‘what shall we have?’ moments. Makes 4 burgers.

This simple pizza dough recipe is a great way to get into making your own pizzas, especially if you have young helpers who like to get involved! It’s easy to scale up the quantities if needed, and the dough can be rolled as thick or as thin as you like. Makes one large pizza, or several smaller ones.

Pairing our own locally distilled gin with fresh and fruity summer flavours, this cocktail is a great way to celebrate the season. Cheers!

Low-fat, firm-textured and absolutely delicious, monkfish steaks are more than capable of holding their own on the grill. Add a sweet, spicy marinade and some cooling yoghurt sauce and you’ll be glad you tried something other than burgers and bangers… Makes 2 Steaks.

A bitter-sweet cocktail with a kick!

It’s difficult to imagine any veggie BBQ spread without halloumi, and for good reason - when it’s cooked right, it’s hard to beat! Firm, flavourful and quick to cook, it’s ready in minutes, so be sure to get the rest of the ingredients prepped and ready to serve before the halloumi hits the grill. Makes 4 burgers.