5 summer family meals

Discover a range of simple, seasonal recipes to freshen up your weekly cooking, from easy family dinners to lighter summer dishes and sweet treats

It’s easy to fall into routine when cooking for the family, so explore fresh ideas across family meals, cheap family meals, and easy summer recipes that bring new flavours to the table without extra fuss.

Roast puttanesca aubergines with tomato rice & feta

Enjoy these glorious roast aubergines with tomato rice and feta for a summer supper or al fresco lunch. You could also barbecue the aubergines, if you like.

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Steak, courgette & summer bean salad

Pack in the protein with this speedy summer salad made with steak and cannellini beans, plus courgettes, green beans, cherry tomatoes and red onion.

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BBQ gochujang lamb cutlets with toasted green bean & sesame salad

Cook these lamb cutlets with a spicy BBQ gochugaru glaze on the barbecue or inside on a grill plate. Serve with a summery bean salad on the side.

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Summer salad with pan-fried salmon

Enjoy this epic salad with pan-fried salmon tossed with giant couscous, black beans, baby spinach, avocado and peppers. It’s high in protein and fibre.

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Summer meatballs & spaghetti

Make a quick and easy meal for two with these meatballs, served with spaghetti, courgette ribbons, lemon and parmesan – perfect for summer evenings.

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Healthy summer recipes 

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