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Watch: Mess-terpiece cheesecake

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Tikka prawns with red onion & coconut chutney

Skip the measuring and reach for a ready-made spice mix, leaving you with more time for barbecuing, sunbathing and getting stuck into a pile of prawns.

See Tikka prawns recipe

Tikka prawns with red onion & coconut chutney

Skip the measuring and reach for a ready-made spice mix, leaving you with more time for barbecuing, sunbathing and getting stuck into a pile of prawns.

See Tikka prawns recipe

Tikka prawns with red onion & coconut chutney

Skip the measuring and reach for a ready-made spice mix, leaving you with more time for barbecuing, sunbathing and getting stuck into a pile of prawns.

See Tikka prawns recipe

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.

See Super greens pasta recipe

Honey mustard chicken traybake
Soak up the rays while your new potatoes soak up all those rich chicken juices. Easy peasy!

See Honey mustard chicken traybake recipe

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.

See Salted pistachio & peach meringues recipe

Tahini, cherry & cardamom meringues
Tahini is the store-cupboard superhero, adding a subtle nuttiness to these sticky, sweet meringues.

See Tahini, cherry & cardamom meringues recipe

Creamy ham & spinach ciabatta
All you need is a kettle and a toaster to create this restaurant-style open sandwich.

See Creamy ham & spinach ciabatta recipe

Spiced grains with antipasti salsa
Antipasti isn’t just for snacking – transformed into a bold salsa, it brings an assembly-job salad to life.

See Spiced grains with antipasti salsa recipe

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Fresh, tasty and easily available – here’s how to cook up this season’s produce. These collections contain some sponsored content.

Cherries

There’s something rather regal about a cherry. Equally at home in sweet or savoury dishes – and even a cocktail or two – it’s hard not to be charmed.

See Cherry recipes

Watermelon
One of summer’s great food moments is that first bite of sweet, crisp watermelon...

See our Watermelon recipes

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.

See our Lettuce recipes

Cucumber
Whether you’re smashing it, smacking it or simply piling into a good sandwich, cucumber certainly earns its space in the fridge drawer.

See Cucumber recipes

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.

See our Sweetcorn recipes

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.

See Alex's recipe

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.

See Lucy's recipe

Marina Filippelli
Marina Filippelli proves BBQs needn’t be an all-day affair with her speedy teriyaki skewers, ready in under 30 minutes.

See Marina's recipe

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.

See Benjamina's recipe

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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.

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

Super greens vignole with lamb steaks
Vignole is an Italian stew made with beans, artichokes and fresh herbs. It’s great with meat – or piled on toast.

See Super greens vignole with lamb steaks 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.

See our Sirloin steak cooking guide

Tomahawk steak
Beef up your barbecue or dinner party with a mighty tomahawk steak – an unmistakable cut.

See our Tomahawk steak cooking guide

Rump steak
Robust, flavourful rump steak deserves the very best treatment in the kitchen.

See our Rump steak cooking guide

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What to cook this week

QUICK & EASY RECIPES

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BAKING RECIPES

Watch: Mess-terpiece cheesecake

Favourite collections

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

Tikka prawns with red onion & coconut chutney

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.

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.

Spiced grains with antipasti salsa Antipasti isn’t just for snacking – transformed into a bold salsa, it brings an assembly-job salad to life.

Eat the season

Cherries

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

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

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

Super greens vignole with lamb steaks Vignole is an Italian stew made with beans, artichokes and fresh herbs. It’s great with meat – or piled on toast.

See Super greens vignole with lamb steaks 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.

Discover more

DISH

Food Magazine

Game changing cooking hacks

Your week in food

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.

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.

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.

Spiced grains with antipasti salsa
Antipasti isn’t just for snacking – transformed into a bold salsa, it brings an assembly-job salad to life.

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.

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.

Pork chops with pickled rhubarb and shaved fennel
Apple and pork? Old news. Tangy rhubarb shines in this fragrant pickle for juicy chops.

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.

Super greens vignole with lamb steaks
Vignole is an Italian stew made with beans, artichokes and fresh herbs. It’s great with meat – or piled on toast.

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.