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Best recipes for your summer barbecue

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Indulge family and friends.

Summer is almost over so it's a great excuse to fire up the barbecue and entertain friends and family for one last seasonal feast. 

From succulent meats to fresh salads and mouth-watering desserts, farewell the warmer months with an unforgettable meal. 

See below for our favourite summer recipes. 

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Honey-baked sriracha drumsticks

This is the perfect recipe not only for indoors but also for the barbecue.

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Rick Stein’s lamb kofte

Try this free recipe from Rick Stein’s From Venice to Istanbul.

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Portobello steaks and butter bean mash

A vegetarian recipe that is simply as good as any steak (with mash), if not better.

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Ted Reader's delicious wine-brined duck

A succulent and flavourful recipe from Smoking Foods.

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Fried chermoula cauliflower on herby bean dip with slaw

An impressive recipe from Eat Green by bestselling author Melissa Hemsley.

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Beetroot, lentil and goat’s cheese salad

Enjoy this winning combination from Eat More, Live Well.

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Cauliflower, pomegranate and pistachio salad

Ottolenghi delivers a delicious, fresh salad that’s easy to prepare from Ottolenghi SIMPLE.

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Raspberry and lemon ricotta baked cheesecake

A creamy, gut-loving treat from Eat More, Live Well.

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Amalfi lemon tart

A fresh but comforting Italian dessert from Jamie Cooks Italy.

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Berry platter with sheep’s labneh and orange oil

A fruity dish from Ottolenghi Flavour by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage.