30 fresh and vibrant recipes that celebrate summer
Fresh salads, smokey braais, light fruity desserts and ice cold drinks, these are our favourite recipes to make the most of the summer season!

30 fresh and vibrant recipes that celebrate summer

When someone says ‘Summer’, we immediately think of lazy afternoon braais, picnics under the trees, trips to the beach and candlelit al fresco dinners. Sweet watermelon, stone fruit and the juiciest vine-ripened tomatoes. Fresh produce, vibrant flavours and minimal cook time!

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite quick, easy and refreshing recipes to celebrate these stunning summery days – everything from fresh no-fuss salads, easy dinners, fruity desserts and thirst-quenching homemade cordials.

Enjoy!

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What could be more refreshing on a hot Summer’s day?
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Zesty, refreshing and guilt-free, this Chicken Larb makes a light summer starter or a healthy snack.
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On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than homemade cordial poured over crushed ice and topped with sparkling water and fresh mint.
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This quick, easy and light dessert is perfect for hot summer days. It’s equally delicious with mango, stone fruit or crushed raspberries.
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Fresh, crunchy, zesty and unbelievably more-ish!
Tomato and Basil bruschetta
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Simplicity at its best! The key to success is the quality of your ingredients. On holiday in Plettenberg Bay, we lived on Ile De Pain bread and ripe organic tomatoes from Harkerville Market. Combined with glugs of extra virgin olive oil and freshly picked basil, what more could you want?
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A Summery thirst-quencher spiked with an optional splash of gin
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Sweet, salty, crunchy, spicy…this salad brings together so many delicious flavours and textures!
Rustic Berry Tart
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So beautiful, yet so simple – our kind of recipe!
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Adapted from a recipe from Jerusalem by one of Tracy’s favourite chefs, Yotam Ottolenghi.
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When life gives you lemons, these cupcakes should be first on your agenda! Filled with lemon curd and topped with a toasted marshmallowy meringue, these cupcakes are just as tasty as the lemon meringue pie that inspired them.
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A super quick & easy refreshing summer salad

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