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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

Must-try cucumber recipes this month

Smashing, sautéing and spiralling.... the humble cucumber has shimmied back into the spotlight. Find new ways to dish up the salad staple.

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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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