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Recipes we love from our latest cookbooks

by Rachel Deeley

published on 28 June 2024

June has brought with it a brilliant array of new cookbooks covering everything from vegetarian dinners to gluten-free air fryer snacks, to simple yet delicious Mediterranean- and Asian-inspired meals bursting with flavour.

To give you a taste of the new cookbooks you might have missed this month, we’ve rounded some of our favourite recipes you’ll find inside.

Hellimli Lasagne

by Meliz Berg

This comforting classic with a Turkish-Cypriot twist uses a spiced slow-cooked “bolonez” sauce and a topping of grated hellim (halloumi cheese) to add a whole new depth of flavour.

no-cook pasta sauce

(Almost) No-Cook Tomato and Ricotta Pasta

by Sophie Wyburd

Ideal for warmer weather, when you want to spend minimal time cooking food on the hob, this 20-minute recipe uses fresh dill, tomatoes, and cooling, creamy ricotta to create the ultimate fuss-free pasta salad.

Crisp Sweetcorn Fritters With Avocado, Halloumi and Hot Honey

Whether you’re looking to shake up your weekend brunch or midweek dinner plans, these vegetarian fritters are a delicious and inventive addition.

Malaysian chicken curry

Malaysian Chicken, Chickpea and Spinach Curry

by Dominique Woolf

Flavourful and fragrant, this simple curry is a hearty and balanced midweek meal that uses staple ingredients like ginger, garlic, and coconut milk.

gluten-free air fryer sausage traybake

Sticky Honey Mustard Sausage ‘Traybake’

by Becky Excell

This easy one-pot gluten-free dinner comes together in just 30 minutes, and uses just a few staple ingredients to create a medley of flavours.

Jerk lamb burgers

Jerk Lamb Burgers

by Marie Mitchell
from KIN

Featuring the tongue-tingling, lip-smacking flavours of traditional Jerk seasoning, these lamb burgers by Marie Mitchell are a must-try at your next barbecue.

Air fryer pavlova

Perfect Pavlova

by Lucy Parissi

This simple air fryer pavlova recipe requires just a few ingredients, and makes a great centrepiece dessert for the summer.

galette

Pepper, Tomato and Olive Galette

by Mark Diacono

Ready to make the most of tomato season now it’s here? Look no further than this effortless, versatile savoury pastry that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

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