Articles & Recipes

At this time of year, we tend to seek out fresher, lighter wines – zesty, fruity whites and rosés, rather than full-bodied reds – and, while it’s tempting to reach for continental and new-world favourites, it might surprise you to learn that there are plenty of wines being produced right here in Devon that’ll fit the bill perfectly. Read our guide of the best wines from Devon.

Succulent and tasty, our responsibly-fished hake steaks (or loins) pair perfectly with vibrant salsa verde. Serve with salad and your favourite bread alongside. Serves 4.

Hearty and satisfying, tuna steaks will make for a deliciously different BBQ! Here, we’ve paired them with a light cucumber relish that balances the rich meat perfectly. Serves 4.

With their firm, ‘meaty’ texture and rich flavour, swordfish steaks are a sure-fire BBQ hit. Serve them with the tangy salsa alongside and plenty of bread to mop up the juices. Serves 4.

This classic American-style cookie recipe comes courtesy of the fabulous Kim, star of the Greendale Accounts department!

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

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.