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The sweet, sweet days of summer call for some of the most delicious food of the year. To go with this you need summer recipes that you know are going to work each and every time. That’s why I’m here to help!
In the summer there are lots of kids of food you will need to think about. There are all of the fruit that is in season and calling out to you, begging to be eaten. There are lighter recipes and salads that are great for those long, lazy summer evenings where you just need to relax and enjoy watching the sun set. And then there are picnics, festivals, BBQs and summer parties that call for recipes that are designed for sharing with friends. You will find ideas and recipes for everything you need this summer here on The Usual Saucepans, and ideas for the drinks you should be having alongside them. Now, bring on the sun and the Pimm’s!
Easy vegan carrot cake What? Vegan baking on The Usual Saucepans? Weird, right? But stick with it and you’re going to discover a few things. Today we’re talking about something both a little less ordinary, but none the less delicious:…
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Haricot bean stew Is there anything worse than a disappointing lunch? I mean, save for actual upsetting and disappointing things. We’ve all made sandwiches destined to be uneaten or had people over and panicked at the last minute with what we’re going…
Continue readingHow to make hummus Is there anything quite as wonderful as hummus in this world? It kind of feels like it’s erupted onto shelves in shops across the country at some point about 8 years ago and now just seems…
Continue readingBlood orange martini Ah, the martini. Shaken or stirred, it’s one of literature’s favourite drinks. Bond’s martini is Gatsby’s champagne, and it’s never far from hand. It counted Churchill, Sinatra and Hemingway amongst its fans and is the classic that’s…
Continue readingPesto roast potatoes You something you don’t hear very often? Someone shouting about how much they love potatoes. Sure - they’re potatoes, the sexiest dish on the table they are not - but what if you roast them? Then would…
Continue readingSlow cooked pork stew With the longer days there come lots of adventures. Sometimes those are hikes in far off lands, sometimes it’s exploring the wilder side of a park from the vantage of a picnic rug drinking a large…
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The prosecco negroni - Sbagliato negroni There are times in life where you just need a bit of sparkle. And with New Year just around the corner, you need something special in your hand to cheers, slàinte, saluti, Prost, or…
Continue readingOK people, we need to talk about pesto. I’m a bit in love with pesto, but after a recent chat with a friend, it seems like there are people who aren’t aware just how simple and amazing homemade pesto is….
Continue readingOh guys, we need to talk about my new favourite little summer treat - it’s a strawberry and basil vodka, and it’s all sorts of delicious. Like, ‘holy crap, it’s summer in a bottle’ delicious. Strawberries are pretty much the…
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