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Watch: Easy summer recipes

Watch: Easy summer recipes

Keep entertaining stress-free this summer with our simple, step-by-step cooking videos featuring Waitrose chefs.

How to make a sausage smash burger

You’ll probably know the beef version by now, but sausage works just as well. Let Waitrose chef Alex Szrok show you how.

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How to make a strawberry cheesecake

A classic for a reason. With its oaty biscuit base, tangy soft cheese and in-season berries, it’s a sweet choice for summer parties.

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How to make a potato salad

New potatoes meet wholegrain mustard, capers, cornichons and fresh herbs in this hot-weather favourite.

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How to make pea risotto

Ready in under 30 minutes and 1 of your 5 a day, this fresh pea and spinach risotto makes summer entertaining easy-breezy.

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inspirational summer cocktail

Summer cocktail recipes

Summer cocktail recipes

Crack open the ice and cool down with frozen margaritas and jugs of watermelon sangria. 

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More summer inspiration

More summer inspiration

Whether you want to cool down or turn up the temperature, find out what’s on the menu for food lovers.

cucumber recipe

Summer inspiration 

Whether you want to cool down or turn up the temperature, find the dishes and drinks you need to know about.

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thai barbaque recipe

Thai-style barbecue recipes

Forget boring burgers and slightly burnt sausages – this summer we're going tropical with Thai-inspired marinated meats and charred veg. 

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18 sizzling summer food ideas

Fire up your tastebuds with our hot list of essential ingredients, easy hacks and expert-tested recipes. Summer never tasted so good.

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