Bank holiday recipes (2024)

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  • Chicken gyros

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.26 ratings

    Make these Greek-style chicken gyros on the barbecue or grill, served with warm pittas to stuff with tomatoes, onion, tzatziki and chips. Perfect for a summer gathering

    • 1 hr 40 mins
    • More effort
    • Gluten-free
  • Coronation chicken pie

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.43 ratings

    Serve this gently spiced chicken pie warm or cold – it's delicious either way. While it looks impressive for a party or picnic, it's easy to make using ready-made puff pastry

    • 2 hrs 5 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.19 ratings

    Got a glut of apples or blackberries? Transform them into jam and gift to family and friends. Enjoy in your favourite sponge cakes or on your morning toast

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.39 ratings

    Use up a glut of rhubarb and apples for this simple crumble. Ground ginger adds a nice spice to the topping, but leave it out if you’d prefer

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Move over chilli sauce and sriracha: chilli-based gochujang has exploded in popularity. Here, we’ve used it to create a rich and spicy holiday ham

    • 3 hrs 45 mins
    • Easy
  • Victoria sponge loaf cake

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.24 ratings

    Turn a loaf cake into a celebratory dessert with a bit of fresh cream and some strawberries. All the flavours of a traditional Victoria sponge are combined in this easy showstopper

    • 1 hr 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.6 ratings

    Think sponge pudding is for winter? Think again: here, we give it a tropical upgrade. Nothing screams summer like the flavours of passion fruit and lemon

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Steak tagliata with lemony lentils

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Get this juicy steak dinner on the table in only 15 minutes. Enjoy with lemony lentils, rocket, parmesan, roasted red peppers and charred lemon

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Neapolitan traybake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Try this bake for pure nostalgia in cake form. With vanilla, chocolate and strawberry flavours, it's topped off with whipped cream and a chocolate flake

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Vegetarian
  • Ultimate lobster rolls

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Pack brioche buns with lobster, mayo and celery and serve with salty crisps for a real treat that's a classic dish on the north-eastern coast of the US

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
  • Coronation chicken pasties

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Make these moreish Coronation chicken pasties ahead and leave to cool before packing for a picnic. You can also top them with seeds, such as poppy or sesame

    • 2 hrs 25 mins
    • More effort
  • Fall-off-the-bone sticky barbecue ribs

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Prep these ribs in the oven first, then glaze with a sticky sauce and fire up the barbecue. They can be easily transported for finishing outdoors

    • 3 hrs 30 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Roast the perfect pork belly with melt-in-the-mouth meat and crunchy crackling, then serve with our herby sauce and fresh slaw

    • 4 hrs 30 mins
    • More effort
    • Gluten-free
  • Vegan burger

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.17 ratings

    Make this fantastic base recipe for a vegan burger and add whatever you fancy – chilli flakes, grated lemon zest or other herbs all work really well

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • One-pan seafood roast with smoky garlic butter

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.19 ratings

    Give the Sunday roast a new look with hasselback potatoes and smoky, charred seafood, all cooked in one pan. Serve with bread for mopping up the buttery juices

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.15 ratings

    This savoury make-ahead tart has a delicious crumbly base – no one will realise it's shop-bought pastry! Fill with goat's cheese and beautiful spring veg including asparagus and fresh peas

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Frozen watermelon margarita

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Remember to put the watermelon in the freezer the night before to make these frozen margaritas. They're ideal for a summer garden party

    • 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Baked cheese with roasted garlic Jersey Royals

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    What can be better than dunking crispy roast Jersey Royals into gooey baked cheese? It's a simple, delicious and indulgent sharing dish

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Peach streusel cheesecake

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.3 ratings

    Bake a creamy cheesecake topped with soft, sweet peaches and crispy streusel – a luscious dessert to round off a summer meal

    • 2 hrs 15 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Thai green curry roast chicken

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.15 ratings

    Try this twist on a traditional Sunday roast chicken with our Thai green curry version, with all the aromatic umami flavours of Asian cuisine

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Chocolate-stuffed flapjack bars

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.2 ratings

    Indulge in these oaty flapjack bars with a smooth chocolate centre by GF member Zayana Price. Drizzle with extra chocolate for the professional look

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Beetroot hummus party platter

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.8 ratings

    This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus will be a big hit, and doesn’t require any cooking

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Create this retro jelly and custard trifle using cheat’s ingredients. It’s a completely make-ahead dessert, so ideal for a stress-free get together

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    A picnic's not a picnic without a boiled egg or two. Serve them in a salad with parsley, shallots, our watercress dressing and a sprinkling of chilli salt

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
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