26 of our best summer dinner recipes for you to try. Canapes, starters, summer BBQ faves, desserts, and plenty more to get you inspired in the kitchen this summer season. Find the perfect recipe for all your outdoor dining adventures and pick up everything you need from us.
Beautiful Summer Canapes
Hosting formal or casual get-togethers over the summer? These are our best summer canape recipes for you to try. Easy and simple but sure to impress.
Mini Lobster Brioche Buns with Truffle Dust and Summer Truffle
How fun and colourful are these mini brioche buns? We’ve stuffed them with lobster and truffle – such a delicious combination! Generously sprinkle with truffle dust for a bit of magic.
Smoked Salmon and Caviar Blinis
Nothing beats a classic. These elegant blinis are a great option and are a sure-fire crowd pleaser. We have a great range of smoked salmon and specialist caviar for you browse too.
Merinda Tomato Bruschetta with Micro Basil
Looking for a veggie option? These are perfect for outdoor summer parties when you need a few nibble to keep guests entertained.
Starters and Snacks for Summer Dining
During these hot summer months, light and refreshing dishes are best. These are some of our favourite options that can be used for starters or snacks!
Scottish King Scallops with Beurre Blanc
These fresh scallops are so delicious they need little else to be enjoy which is why we’ve paired them with this classic French butter sauce. A great little starter to whet your appetite.
Baked Camembert with Summer Truffle
Who doesn’t love hot, oozy melted cheese? We’ve given this a summer update with the addition of fresh summer truffle. Truffles and cheese = a match made in heaven, truly.
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki Hearts
These are a refreshing take on BBQ skewers and are a great starter or snack option, especially when entertaining. The chicken hearts have a lovely soft texture and the meat takes on the flavour of the marinade very well.
Chicken Skin Caesar Salad
Here’s another twist on a classic! The chicken skins are crisped up in the oven and add a great textural element to this salad.
Stuffed Courgette Flowers
How beautiful is this starter? This has to be one of our top ways to serve edible flowers – stuffed with creamy ricotta and slathered in spiced honey.
Prawn Cocktail Avocado Toast
A slight twist on a classic. Who doesn’t love avo toast? Especially when it pairs so well with these gorgeous prawns.
Obsiblue Prawn Crudo
You don’t always have to cook your prawns. These obsiblue ones are sashimi grade and can be sliced up and served like this for a refreshing little plate to whet your appetite.
Summer Seafood Recipes
Is there anything better than seafood in the summer? Maybe everything just tastes better under the sun...
Teriyaki Mahi-Mahi
Mahi-mahi is a delicious white fish that’s perfect for grilling on a BBQ and we love it glazed in a delicious teriyaki marinade and served with fluffy rice.
Palourde Clams with White Wine and Lemon Balm
Summer dining for us is all about these quick and easy recipes that take no time and deliver huge flavour – and this is definitely one of those dishes.
Sardines with Gremolata
BBQ fish is so underrated. These little sardines are so fresh and delicious, they little else other than a few mins of grilling to impart some smokiness and a sprinkling of zesty gremolata.
Rock Lobster Tails with Garlic and Herb Butter
These lobster tails are so juicy with succulent, sweet meat and are perfect to throw on the BBQ – ready in 5 mins!
Salmon Poke Bowls
Poke bowls are so easy to put together plus you can switch it up with our lovely range of sashimi.
Hiramasa Loin Sashimi with Grapefruit Dressing and Apple Blossom
Sashimi is a summer staple for us at Fine Food Specialist. Effortless and impressive, all you need is good quality ingredients from us to put together a beautiful platter.
Summer BBQ Recipes
Is it really summer without a couple of BBQ sessions under the blazing sun? We have loads of fantastic summer BBQ recipes for you to try here. If you’re new to the barbecue scene, check out our guide here.
Vegetarian Summer Recipes
Need to cater for a vegetarian? Or in need of some delicious sides and salads featuring the very best seasonal produce? Scroll through for our best summer vegetarian dishes.
Tagliatelle with Courgette Flowers
Courgette season is in full swing now! We love tossing these baby courgettes and their flowers into fresh tagliatelle for a light lunch.
Pea Shoot, Mint, and Walnut Dip
Micro greens are not just a garnish! Embrace the sweet flavours of these pea shoots and whip up this minty, nutty dip in no time. Perfect to add to a picnic or charcuterie spread.
Fourme d’Ambert, Pickled Pear and Candied Walnut Salad
Blue cheese deserves to be the star of this lovely salad! We’ve paired it with these spiced and caramelised nuts and some pear for a pop of freshness.
Baby Chard, Puy Lentil and Goats’ Cheese Salad
Here’s another delicious salad, great on its own or as a side if you’re entertaining a group.
Simple Summer Desserts
You can't forget the sweet treats! These are some of our favourite simple desserts for the summer.
Apple Puff Pastry Tarts with Apple Blossom
Got some leftover pastry or apples that need using up? This simple dessert is so easy to make and the addition of the apple blossom really adds to the effect.
Vanilla Cupcakes with Edible Flowers
This one’s perfect for a rainy summer day spent inside decorating cupcakes with our amazing range of edible flowers. Take a look here and pick up your favourites.
Cocktails with Fruit Purees
Have you browsed our selection of fruit purees? We’ve got loads of exciting flavours such as this lychee, raspberry, and rose cocktail mix plus some you may never heard of such as sudachi and kalamasi.
Alain Milliat Lollies
Pick your favourite Alain Milliat juices and freeze down into these vibrant iced lollies. The perfect summer cooler for when it’s so hot outside you can barely think.
Entertaining Tips and Tricks
Planning on hosting a couple of events and dinner this summer? Check out our guide to outdoor dining made easy here for our advice on pulling off the ultimate summer gathering.
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Browse our fantastic BBQ collection for more ideas and take a look at Drogo’s Kitchen for even more recipes and cooking advice. If you try out any of our ingredients or recipes please do tag us on social media! We love to see what you create.
