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Summer dinner recipes

Ah, summer dinners — the freshest ingredients, eaten al fresco, needing little effort in the kitchen. Our summer dinner recipes will hit the spot when the weather's hot.
Summer slow cooker recipes

Slow cookers aren't just for winter stews. Try something a little lighter for summer.

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Chicken with fennel, lemon and beans

by Julius Roberts
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Chicken yassa

by The Hairy Bikers
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Chicken, avocado and bacon salad

by Mary Berry
Light meals & snacks

Chicken, cinnamon and sweet tomato orzo

by Georgina Hayden
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Chicory gratin

by Raymond Blanc
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Chilled courgette soup

by Liberty Fennell
Light meals & snacks

Chilli bean stir-fry

by Dr Rupy Aujla
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Chilli oil and tahini veggie noodles

by Elly Curshen
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Chilli oil noodles with garlicky greens

by Seema Pankhania
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Chimichurri sauce

by Justine Pattison
Other

Chipotle chicken with salsa

by Sunil Vijayakar
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Chipotle prawn tacos

by The Hairy Bikers
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Chopping board tomato and basil pesto pasta

by Donal Skehan
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Chorizo and couscous stuffed marrow

by Antony Worrall Thompson
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Chorizo shakshuka with flatbreads

by Georgia Salamat
Brunch

Ciabatta tricolore

by Mary Berry
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Cloud bread

by Annie Rigg
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Cobb salad

by Georgina Hayden
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Coconut cauliflower with spiced lentils

by Glynn Purnell
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Coconut sticky rice

by The Hairy Bikers
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Cod en papillote with spicy olive sauce

by Marcus Wareing
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Cod gratin with aïoli

by Matt Tebbutt
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Cold kimchi noodles

by Zena Kamgaing
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Coleslaw

by The BBC Food team
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