Make the most of the glorious British sunshine by taking your meals alfresco – or head for a staycation filled with good food.

Full of Beans

Nothing gets an efficiency-lover going like an all-in-one traybake. This one-pan harissa chicken and butterbeans dish is a belter of a bake, melding harissa’s smoky warmth and balsamic’s gentle tang with a creamy tomato and bean base – not to mention minimal washing up.

Make one-pan harissa chicken & butterbeans

Lick of gold

Drizzling, dressing or dunking – however you get your olive oil fix, there’s an abundance of new oils launching in Waitrose to join an already top-tier selection. Dip your bread into a choice of Good Phats, Citizens of Soil or Gordon Ramsay’s Krude, an exclusive Waitrose launch.

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DINNER TONIGHT

Slurp up

Cold noodles are having a moment on social media, and with good reason. This chicken and papaya version is easy, drenched in a delicious Thai-inspired dressing and, crucially, prep-aheadable, making it perfect for picnics.

Whip up this Quick chicken & papaya noodle salad

SIP OF THE WEEK

Spritzing hour

Switch up after-work drinks in favour of a continental-style aperitivo hour this summer, made all the better with St Germain Elderflower Liqueur (it’s all about Hugo spritzes now), which packs up to 1,000 elderflower blossoms into each bottle.

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This week on Dish

Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno admits it took him a while to fully embrace his Italian food heritage – but he declares Angela’s bucatini all’assassina with burrata & ’nduja crumb the best pasta he’s ever tasted.

See the recipe

SHOPPING

Things we're buying this week

SHOPPING

Things we're buying this week

Stephen Parkins-Knight (also known as SPK), Waitrose Senior Brand Development Chef, shares his favourite products to buy now.

Mini Watermelon

“Don’t toss watermelon rinds. Make a quick pickle with star anise, green chilli, sugar, salt and rice vinegar for a tangy, crunchy gem. Brilliant in summer salads, on cheese boards or as a tongue-tingling garnish for funky cocktails.”

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Desi Daru Alphonso Mango Vodka

“Mango is having a moment, and if summer cocktails are your thing then this is for you. Sticky, boozy, creamy and oh-so-decadent, this intensely flavoured fruity vodka is seriously delicious.”

Shop Desi Daru Alphonso Mango vodka

No.1 Albacore Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

“Blitz this tuna with leftover BBQ pork, lemon juice, a few anchovies, capers, garlic and a generous dollop of good mayonnaise until silky smooth. Drizzle over grilled little gem lettuce, new potatoes, or even over poached chicken.”

Shop No.1 Albacore Tuna

Sweetcorn Kebabs

“I have a secret obsession for sweetcorn kebabs, whether straight off the BBQ, a scorching hot griddle or out of boiling water. Simply dress with Waitrose French Butter with Sea Salt Crystals and some freshly milled black pepper.”

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IN MY BASKET

Condensed milk is Emily Scott’s magic-trick ingredient

The chef and award-winning cookbook author uses this larder essential in her nostalgic fudge recipe – try it here.

“Condensed milk is a kind of culinary magic – intensely rich and a larder essential that I reach for in so many recipes, including this fudge recipe with all its seaside vibes. Every bite feels like a nostalgic trip back to childhood, standing wide-eyed in an old-fashioned fudge shop, watching striped squares carefully weighed and tucked into crisp paper bags. A timeless treat that’s as pretty as it is delicious.”

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Our summer double issue is here

Waitrose Food’s July/August issue is here: a jam-packed collection of showstopping recipes and inspiration to see you through sizzle season. Pick up a free copy, worth £5, with a My Waitrose card.

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