summer
Recipes and ideas for summer cooking.
Chocolate fridge cake
Few desserts deliver instant joy quite like a classic chocolate fridge cake. This no-bake treat brings together rich dark chocolate, buttery digestive biscuits, pillowy mini marshmallows, and jewel-bright glacé cherries, all set into neat, sliceable squares. There's no oven involved, which makes it a brilliant choice for warm afternoons or busy days when time is short. The magic lies in the contrast: snappy chocolate against soft marshmallow, crunchy biscuit against chewy cherry.
Summer berry cordial
A cordial, in the British sense, is a concentrated fruit syrup that you dilute to taste with still or sparkling water — not to be confused with the American cordial, which is a sweet liqueur. This one captures the height of summer in a bottle: a deep ruby concentrate of cherries and mixed berries, sharpened with lemon and just sweet enough to balance the fruit. Stir a splash into a glass of cold sparkling water for an instant summer drink, or over ice with a mint sprig for something a little more grown-up.
Keftedes
Traditional Greek meatballs, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with fresh herbs and spices. Keftedes are traditionally made with ground meat, fresh herbs, and spices, then either fried or baked.
Refreshing spritz cocktail recipes to try this summer
Double chocolate toffee ice cream
This is not your average ice cream recipe. This double chocolate toffee ice cream recipe is a true indulgence for even the most serious chocolate lovers. Picture a creamy, rich chocolate base with chunks of buttery toffee stirred in. The result? A decadent treat that will leave you swooning.
Cherry clafoutis
A classic French cherry dessert from the Limousin region. It is batter based and baked when the summer cherry harvest is in.
Danish dessert (rødgrød med fløde)
A delicious Danish dessert of stewed berries served with cream.
Watermelon and Mint Salad
A quick, refreshing and coloful summer salad to have as a snack or side.