Food
Beat the heat! Cool food for hot days
by Abigail Spooner
The temperatures are soaring, the sun is blazing and the thought of turning on the oven or hovering over the hob is unbearable. With the heat of summer in full swing, it’s time to keep things light, fresh, and - most importantly - cool.
Refreshing ingredients, freeze-ahead favourites and no-cook recipes are your best friend. From easy-breezy salads to icy granitas, these dishes are all about minimal effort and maximum cool-down.
Gazpacho
No-cook? Tick. Refreshing? Tick. This chilled Spanish classic is just the thing for a hot summer's day.
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Watermelon and nectarine salad with sumac dressing
Cooling watermelon and nectarine meet feta and citrussy sumac spice in this vibrant, fruity salad.
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Salted cucumber feta dip
Dunk flatbreads, veg or pitta into this easy, creamy dip for a light, fuss-free lunch or starter.
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Gochujang prawn lettuce wraps
Load gochujang mayo-coated prawns and crunchy veg into lettuce wraps for a speedy 20-minute meal to enjoy in the sunshine.
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Ultimate crab sandwich
Enjoy the seaside classic at home for a simple but delicious lunch, ready in just 10 minutes.
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Strawberry, rosé and balsamic granita
This ultra-refreshing and fat-free granita pairs summer strawberries and rosé wine for a sophisticated seasonal dessert.
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Ultimate no-churn ice cream, three ways
Flavour our easiest-ever ice cream any way you like – choose from classic vanilla, choc chip or cherry ripple, or recreate your favourite!
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