picky bits

MUST-TRY 
PICKY BITS THIS SUMMER

Welcome to the world of picky bits, where pastry is always welcome, crisps are non-negotiable and dips are for dinner. No knives and forks required!

Get stuck in

Must-try picky bits this summer

Welcome to the world of picky bits, where pastry is always welcome, crisps are non-negotiable and dips are for dinner. No knives and forks required!

Get stuck in

 

MUST-TRY PICKY BITS THIS SUMMER

Welcome to the world of picky bits, where pastry is always welcome, crisps are non-negotiable and dips are for dinner. No knives and forks required!

Get stuck in

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Whether you’re looking to cool down or turn up the heat, here’s what’s on the menu.

Watch: How to make a kim-cheese burger

Smash your way through the rest of summer with Waitrose cook Charmaine’s hunger-inducing twist on a classic burger.

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What to bake right now

Baking is as much part of summer as barbecues and days on the beach. Discover sweet and savoury recipes that rise to the occasion, every time. 

Bake it ’til you make it

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Mediterranean recipes for hot days

Whether your vibe is proper gazpacho or new ways with pasta, bring holiday sunshine into your kitchen with these no-fuss crowd-pleasers.

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A taste of summer

Get the picnic blanket out – we’ve got fruit kebabs, DIY desserts, paloma pitchers and more.

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Refreshing drinks to sip this summer

Treat your friends and family to cocktails a seasoned bartender would be proud of. Chalkboard menus optional.

Sips this way

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Barbecue guide

Elevate your grill game and dish up something special with our tips, tricks and garden-ready recipes.

Fire it up

lamb skewers

Watch: Easy summer recipes

Turn your barbecue into this season's hottest ticket with our lamb skewers, cucumber salad and grilled fruit with Mars bar sauce.

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Ice-cream recipes

Don’t settle for standard scoops – turn a simple tub into a delectable dessert or try your hand at a no-churn wonder.

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18 sizzling summer food ideas
Fire up your tastebuds with our hot list of essential ingredients and expert-tested recipes. Warm weather never tasted so good. 

Ready. Set. Sizzle

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Picnic recipes
This summer we’ll be mixing savoury and sweet treats with Pimm’s cocktails in our favourite outdoor spots.

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Cocktail recipes

Cocktail recipes
Pour bar-worthy blends at your parties with jugs of homemade tinto de verano and fiery margaritas.

Mix it up

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Discover more

Calling all food lovers! Dive into inspiring conversations and find out what’s bubbling up in the food world.

Dish season 4

DISH

Join superstar DJ Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-star chef Angela Hartnett as they talk food, drink, entertaining and more.

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ROAST GUIDES    

Cooking a roast – even in summer – is one life’s great pleasures. Sharpen your skills with techniques, timings and tips. 

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