Recipes
What to cook this week
Watch: Mess-terpiece cheesecake
Can you get more British summertime than Eton mess? Combine it with cheesecake for a twist that’s hard to beat.
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Summer feasting is go!
All treat, no heat
Luscious pudding recipes will make sunny days even sweeter.
Scream for ice cream
New twists for your favourite scoops this summer.
Holiday mode: On
When the sun's out, a refreshing cocktail is a must.
Recipes we love
When we’re not eating these dishes, we’re telling all our friends about them...
Super greens pasta with crunchy bresaola
Whizz in-season broad beans and peas with crème fraîche for a fresh, fuss-free sauce. Top with crunchy bresaola and a generous grating of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Honey mustard chicken traybake
Soak up the rays while your new potatoes soak up all those rich chicken juices. Easy peasy!
Salted pistachio & peach meringues
Salted pistachios, juicy peaches and cloud-light meringue lean right into that ‘swavoury’ sweet spot we can’t get enough of.
Seared scallop & tomato tagliatelle
Wow everyone at your next dinner party this summer with Silvana Franco's 20 minute pasta (low effort, big awe).
Tahini, cherry & cardamom meringues
Tahini is the store-cupboard superhero, adding a subtle nuttiness to these sticky, sweet meringues.
Creamy ham & spinach ciabatta
All you need is a kettle and a toaster to create this restaurant-style open sandwich.
Watermelon
One of summer’s great food moments is that first bite of sweet, crisp watermelon...
Romaine lettuce
We’re spoilt for choice in the lettuce aisle. Try our favourite ways with little gem, romaine, cos, lamb’s and dolce verde lettuce.
Cucumber
Whether you’re smashing it, smacking it or simply piling into a good sandwich, cucumber certainly earns its space in the fridge drawer.
Corn on the cob
Get your corn fresh from the cob and fold it into salads, turn it into smoky veggie ribs or go full comfort with creamed corn macaroni cheese.
Meet this month's recipe creators
Meet this month's recipe creators
Alex Szrok
Waitrose cook Alex Szrok smashes together two of the most popular summer puds, Eton mess and cheesecake, for no good reason other than pure joy.
Lucy Battersby
Try Waitrose food editor Lucy Battersby’s elote-inspired focaccia for a dish that ticks every box: salty, sweet, zingy, creamy and spicy.
Marina Filippelli
Marina Filippelli proves BBQs needn’t be an all-day affair with her speedy teriyaki skewers, ready in under 30 minutes.
Benjamina Ebuehi
Former Bake Off contestant Benjamina Ebuehi helps us master meringue basics before kicking it up a notch with flavour pairings like matcha, lemon and white choc.
Recipes from Dish
Make some of the delicious recipes from our Dish podcast, where broadcaster Nick Grimshaw and Michelin star chef Angela Hartnett invite celebrity guests over for dinner.
Seared scallop & tomato tagliatelle
Wow everyone at your next dinner party this summer with Silvana Franco's 20 minute pasta (low effort, big awe).
See Seared scallop & tomato tagliatelle recipe
Pork chops with pickled rhubarb and shaved fennel
Apple and pork? Old news. Tangy rhubarb shines in this fragrant pickle for juicy chops.
See Pork chops recipe
Awadhi chicken pulao
The Awadhi version of pulao, from Lucknow in northern India, is said to be a relic of the royal kitchens of the Nawabs.
See Awadhi chicken pulao recipe
Steak special
Ready to serve up steak this summer?
Sirloin steak
Tender sirloin steak is wonderfully full-flavoured. Pan-fry, griddle or barbecue it to perfection.
Tomahawk steak
Beef up your barbecue or dinner party with a mighty tomahawk steak – an unmistakable cut.
Rump steak
Robust, flavourful rump steak deserves the very best treatment in the kitchen.
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