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summer recipe collection

Simple and in Season – 50 Sensational Summer Recipes

Published on September 2, 2014 β€’ Last updated July 22, 2017 by Elizabeth Atia

A collection of seasonal summer recipes.
summer recipe collection

Summer –Β it’s peak growing season, vegetable boxes are bursting, allotments are overflowing, courgettes are multiplying at pace in the back of the refrigerator. Here’s what food bloggers around the globe have been doing with this abundance of gorgeous, fresh, seasonal produce in the August round up of Ren Behan’s Simple & in Season.

courgette recipes

1. Double Chocolate Chunk Courgette Loaf by I’d Much Rather Bake Than…Β Get the recipe.
2. Grilled Salad of Courgette, Chicory, Basil and Mozzarella by Bangers and Mash. Get the recipe.
3. Beet Tops (or Spinach) and Courgette Tarlets by Kellies Food to Glow. Get the recipe.
4. Heritage Wheat Pizza with Grilled Vegetables and Summer Pesto by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary. Get the recipe.
5. Okonomiyaki – Japanese Pancakes by How To Cook Good Food. Get the recipe.
6.Β Β Beef Bulgogi with Bibimbap by Franglais KitchenΒ Get the recipe.
7. Courgette, Smoked Salmon and Chive Savoury Cake by Tales from the Kitchen Shed. Get the recipe.
8. Summer Vegetable Quiche by Things to Bake and Do. Get the recipe.
9. Spiced Courgette LoafΒ by Vohn’s Vittles. Get the recipe.Β 
10. Savoury Summer Upside Down Cake by the Gluten Free Alchemist. Get the recipe.

summer fruits recipes

11. Summer Salad with Fresh Baby “Mozzarella” Balls (Bocconcini) by Style Nectar. Get the recipe.
12. Mirabelle Plum Jam by Fab Food 4 All.Β Get the recipe.
13.Β Pear, Ginger and Raw Honey Flapjacks by My Custard Pie. Get the recipe.
14.Β Slow cooker peach jam by Tales from the Kitchen Shed. Β Get the recipe.
15. Lavender Scented Poached Apricots by Southbourne Gardens. Get the recipe.
16. Tiramisu with Peaches and White Chocolate by My Little Italian Kitchen. Get the recipe.
17. Quick Peach Ice Cream by Family, Friends, FoodΒ Get the recipe.
18. Plum & Walnut Pizza by Chocolate Log Blog. Get the recipe.
19.Β Apple, Plum and Almond Crumble Cake by The More Than Occasional Baker. Get the recipe.

berry recipes

20. Quick and EasyΒ Swiss roll by Utterly Scrummy Food for Families. Get the recipe.
21.Β Mini Victoria sponges with blackberry cream by Utterly Scrummy Food for Families. Get the recipe.
22.Β Secret Raspberry Jam by The Crafty Larder. Get the recipe.
23. Vegan black currant ripple ice cream by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary.Β Get the recipe.
24. Blackberry Tofu Brulee by Fab Food 4 All. Get the recipe.
25.Β Summer Berry Cake by The More Than Occasional Baker. Get the recipe.
26. Bessingby Park Blackberry Jam by Southbourne Gardens. Get the recipe.
27.Β Stewed Blackberries with Vanilla by Blue Kitchen Bakes. Get the recipe.
28.Β Wholemeal Vegan Banana, Blackberry & Cardamom Cakes by Blue Kitchen Bakes. Get the recipe.
29.Strawberry vanilla loaf cake by Leeks & Limoni. Get the recipe.
30.Β Neapolitan Nice-Cream Banana Split with Hot Fudge & Caramel by Style Nectar. Get the recipe.
31.Β Recurrant and Gooseberry Jelly by JibberJabberUK. Get the recipe.

green recipes

32. Β Broad Bean “Cheese” by the Self Sufficiency Cafe. Get the recipe.
33. Middle Eastern Spiced Camp Fire Chickpeas by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary. Get the recipe.
34.Β Broad Bean and Mozzarella Salad by Pebble Soup. Get the recipe.
35.Β Raw Italian Stuffed Peppers with Sausage Pate by The Taste Space. Get the recipe.
36. Β Rocket, Roasted Tomato, Feta and Basil Salad by Lancashire Food.Β Get the recipe.
37. Kyoho Grape and Cucumber Relish by Birgerbird. Get the recipe.
38. Green Beans with a Garlic Dressing by Family, Friends, Food. Get the recipe.
39. Raw Cacao Nibs and Avocado Mousse by Allotment 2 Kitchen. Get the recipe.

summer recipes

40. Corn Salsa by Chef Mireille. Get the recipe.
41. Griddled Squash with Feta, Mint & Chilli by Bangers & Mash. Get the recipe.
42. Parsnip and Wild Mushroom Salad by Chez Maximka. Get the recipe.
43. Corn on the Cob with Indian Spiced Butter by Searching for Spice. Get the recipe.
44. Garden Tomato Salad with Olives, Greek Basil & Sumac by Family, Friends, Food. Get the recipe.
45. Chicken Kebabs Take Away Style by Tales from the Kitchen Shed. Get the recipe.
46. Duck rillettes (Potted Duck) with Rosemary & Star Anise by De Tout Coeur Limousin. Get the recipe.
47.Β Stuffed Aubergines with Pasta in Tomato Sauce by My Italian Kitchen. Get the recipe.
48. Focaccia with Tomatoes and Olives by My Italian Kitchen. Get the recipe.
49.Β Physalis Cake by Caroline over at Caroline Makes… Get the recipe.
50. Allotment Ratatouille by Jacob & Me.Β Β Get the recipe.

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A big thank you to everyone who shared recipes for this collection. September’s Simple and in SeasonΒ linky will be up soon – watch this space. In the meantime, happy cooking!

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  1. Corina

    September 7, 2014 at 5:24 am

    A lovely round up. There are quite a few things I would love to make here.

    Reply
  2. Kate - gluten free alchemist

    September 3, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Haven’t we all been busy! So great to see so many amazing seasonal recipes. Lovely round up Elizabeth… Thanks!!

    Reply
  3. Paul Wilson

    September 3, 2014 at 12:36 am

    Some great looking recipes there.

    Reply
  4. Nazima

    September 2, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    what a gorgeous roundup – am rather in awe (seeing as I am hosting for September!) – and some lovely ideas here to peruse.

    Reply
  5. Lancashire Food

    September 2, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    What an amazing round up, thanks for the mention .

    Reply
  6. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    September 2, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Love this post!!! Things always taste better when they’re in season, so I’m loving all this inspiration πŸ™‚

    Reply
  7. Choclette

    September 2, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    My goodness, what a lot of delicious looking recipes and your collages are fabulous. Thanks for another great round-up Elizabeth.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      September 2, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Choclette – glad you like them πŸ™‚ Thanks for linking up!

      Reply
  8. janet @ the taste space

    September 2, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Wow! So many entries this month. It must be summer!! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      September 2, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Plenty of inspiration with all this seasonal produce, I think! Thanks for linking up too πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Laura

    September 2, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Wow what a huge number of entries. And such hard work on your part putting it together! You’ve made it look so beautiful. I’m looking forward to seeing the next few months already featuring autumnal produce =)

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      September 2, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Thanks Laura – it’s such a great challenge. Plenty of inspiration! Glad you like my layout too x

      Reply
  10. Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes

    September 2, 2014 at 11:15 am

    So many great entries this month, I love how you’ve put the round up together grouped by theme, it must have taken you ages but it’s certainly worth the effort πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      September 2, 2014 at 11:28 am

      Thanks Jen – I am delighted with all these gorgeous recipes, and yes, the round up took a few days to assemble! Thank you for sharing your lovely recipes with the challenge πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Camilla @FabFood4All

    September 2, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Love this beautiful round-up in categories Elizabeth – a picture does say a thousand words so definitely the way to go:-)

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      September 2, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks Camilla – I admit I did struggle with how I was going to showcase 50 different recipes without making the post a mile long!

      Reply
  12. Sally - My Custard Pie

    September 2, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Wow – beautiful round up…so many lovely recipes to browse and try out. You’ve been a brilliant host Elizabeth. Thanks for including my flapjacks in this feast.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      September 2, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks Sally, for your lovely comment, and thank you for linking up! πŸ™‚

      Reply

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