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 astonishingly 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.

From vibrant starters to light mains, picture-perfect desserts and refreshing drinks, 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.

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Wishing you a flavourful week ahead!
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Love,
Julia x

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