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Recipes for August

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Pork tenderloin with rhubarb, onion and tarragon

Tart rhubarb matched with rich, sweet-tasting pork
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Peanut butter cherry time semifreddo

A super delicious cherry ice cream sandwich
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Blackberry crush self-saucing pudding

A vibrant deep purple dessert to warm the soul
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Hake and mussels poached in summer tomatoes

Chef Susanna Sait's summer seafood dish is both delicious and sustainable
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Courgette, mint and lemon salad

It's simple but beyond delicious, this is the perfect vegetarian side dish
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A fresh, vibrant strawberry sorbet

This deep red sorbet from Fruitful by Sarah Johnson is a summer taste sensation (with serious t-shirt staining capabilities)
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Confit mackerel with potato salad

Mackerel is always a good idea and this is one of our favourite ways to cook it
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Tomato and tapenade tart

Alex Jackson shares his recipe for tomato and tapenade tart from his new cookbook, 'Sardine', named after his North London restaurant. Make the most of tomatoes when they are in season with this glorious tart
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Linguine with crispy onions and brazil nut pangratto

Chef and food writer Annie Bell puts together fragrant recipes from the herb garden that are perfect for summer dining
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Salads of artichokes with green beans and fennel with anchovies 

Marinated anchovies are a lively addition to any Provençal-style spread
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Barbecued courgettes with dill, goat’s cheese, mint and yoghurt

This smoky, fresh dish is an ideal starter for a dinner party, or delicious as a side for lunch
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A classic aubergine parmigiana recipe by Elizabeth David

An aubergine parmigiana recipe by legendary cook Elizabeth David. A classic pastry-free pie of aubergines, tomatoes and cheese.
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A classic plum jam recipe

This fruity jam is wonderful served with scones and clotted cream, or layered into a Victoria sandwich
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The best Victoria sponge recipe, a classic British teatime treat

A Victoria sponge recipe for the ultimate in traditional British cakes. The Great British Bake-Off's Ruth Clemens shares her classic sponge cake recipe with jam and cream
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Green bean salad with pomegranate, nori and sesame vinaigrette

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Chipotle grilled aubergine agridulce with whipped ricotta 

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Roast chicory, feta and orange blossom with sage pangrattato 

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Grilled courgettes with zhoug and pistachios

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Tomatoes, mangoes, tamarind and dates with a curry leaf dressing 

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Oreillettes with pastis melon 

'These pastries are often scented with orange flower water, so to mirror that, I use orange zest and fennel,' says Annie Bell