Your Summer Garden Party Menu Starts Here!

Hello Reader

Planning a summer garden party? I’ve gathered a selection of recipes that are just right: elegant, full of flavour, and simple to make.

They are a celebration of fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and incredible taste that will wow your guests without keeping you in the kitchen all day.

Getting together with friends? These recipes are made for al fresco dining and relaxed celebration.

Starters and light bites

👉 Chicken Caesar Crostini - A one-bite wonder that is crunchy and creamy, pretty on a platter, and refreshingly light.

👉 Cottage Cheese Red Pepper Dip - A simple but beautiful dip that's perfect with crackers or veg!

👉 Double Decker Devilled Eggs - A retro classic with a modern, elegant update.

Salads and sides

👉 Dill Potato Salad - Is it really a party without potato salad? I can show you how to pack yours with even more flavour!

👉 Summer Tomato Salad with Herbs - Turn your humble tomato salad into a fabulous one by using ripe seasonal heirloom tomatoes and fresh herbs!

👉 Summer Picnic Couscous Salad with Feta - Loaded with fresh herbs, crunchy veg and briny feta, with a lemony salad dressing, it's perfect for your summer picnics and barbecues!

Main dishes

👉 Puff Pastry Tomato Tart with Goat's Cheese - flaky pastry, juicy tomatoes and perfectly balanced with tangy goat's cheese!

👉 Savoury Galette with Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Red Peppers - bursting with flavour and stunning to look at!

👉 Grilled Shrimp Kebabs - An elegant alternative to obvious barbecue faves!

👉 Bacon, Stilton and Caramelised Onion Quiche - A cheesy, tangy, salty, taste sensation!

Desserts

👉 Double Stacked Berry Pavlova - With two layers of meringue filled with softly whipped cream and berries, it’s the perfect summer dessert!

👉 Lemon Prosecco Float 'Sgroppino' - Half dessert, half cocktail equals the ultimate palate cleanser.

👉 Summer Berry Tart - A truly special tart with perfectly seasonal berries.

Drinks

👉 Blackberry Basil Lemonade - So refreshing with an unlikely but lovable combo of flavours.

👉 Classic Pimm's - The British summer classic! The perfect long sipper for a summer party.

👉 Mojito Spritz - A longer version of the legendarily refreshing cocktail.

Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!
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Love,
Julia x