August recipe ideas


This month I'm sharing two themes, firstly fresh, seasonal produce and also some no bake desserts and snacks for when it is too hot to turn on the oven.

I have selected a few simple recipes to make the most of summer produce whilst at its best.

Use to make quiches, side dishes or desserts. Try this apricot and almond cake, strawberry jam filled scones or cherry cheesecake with a chocolate crumb crust. Or stock your cupboards with homemade preserves to enjoy over the months ahead.

Recipes using summer produce

​Cheese and tomato galette is a freeform savoury tart perfect for summer days.

These colourful quinoa stuffed peppers are a tasty way to serve sweet peppers as a side, appetiser or party food.

​Courgette and feta quiche makes the most of summer produce to create an easy vegetarian lunch.

​Quinoa salad with roast vegetables is a simple, wholesome side dish and a good way to use a glut of courgettes.

This easy tomato chutney recipe is a perfect way to make use of a glut of tomatoes.

​Fruit crumble tart has a sweet pastry case filled with seasonal fruits and topped with a crunchy oat crumble.

​Mixed fruit chutney can be made using a wide range of summer fruits and will keep for several months.

​Pear and almond tart combines frangipane with pears to make an irresistible summer or autumn tart.

​Tomato and olive bruschetta is packed with Mediterranean flavours and is simple to make.

No bake desserts and snacks

​Cherry cheesecake has a chocolate crumb crust filled with mascarpone cream and topped with fresh cherry compote.

This summery dessert has raspberry purée layered between creamy white chocolate mousse to create a simple dessert.

Creamy, light and citrussy, this lemon mousse makes a refreshing dessert for summer days.

No bake granola bars are a perfect snack for when you are on the go.

​Chocolate tahini squares are an easy no bake treat which will save you time in the kitchen.

Here's to relaxing summer days, fresh flavours and easy treats.

Until next time ☀️😎🍉

Judith

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