"Summer is served! with my four flavour-packed menus to suit all your summer entertaining needs. These were all designed to be as easy as possible to actually enjoy the sun, rather than be stuck in the kitchen. We’ve got a mix of bold summer flavours, textures and colours and even some recipes for when the weather is looking not so glorious; there really is something for everyone. I hope you love these menus as much as I do, and feel free to mix and match between them to suit you. Happy cooking!"
Helena xx
More Summer is Served menus:
Rainy day menu
"This menu is for when the summer is winding down or the weather isn’t playing ball. Its still light and fresh, but leans more into those comforting autumnal flavours you might be looking forward to by now!"
Starter
Spicy tomatoes with garlicky toast
Make the most of tomato season in summer with this simple toast starter. Satisfying meat-eaters and veggies alike, you could finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to bring out the sweetness even more.
Main
Sticky pork tacos with plum and chilli salsa
Pair pork with plums for a lovely summer combination – the slightly tart fruit cuts through the fatty meat in these tacos. This is a great dish for guests to help themselves to – put all the elements and bowls on the table and let guests build their own.
Dessert
Miso pecan tarte tatin
The miso in this summery tarte tatin provides a touch of umami that complements the caramel and keeps the dessert from being too sweet. It also uses ready-rolled puff pastry to cut corners.
Drink
Campari soda blood orange pitcher
Swap blood orange for regular to make this Campari pitcher for a sophisticated addition to your summer feast. Throwing it together is simple – you'll just need Campari, Angostura bitters, orange-flavoured gin and orange soda.
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