Seasonal Foods in Britain and Ireland - Summer
By Elaine Lemm, About.com Guide to British & Irish Food
One of the biggest trends in British and Irish foods is to eat seasonal foods. Eating seasonal foods is healthier as the food is fresher. It is also more environmentally friendly as the foods are often local and not been flown in from other countries. Summer sees the arrival of so many wonderful foods, vegetables and fruits food. Enjoy it while the sun shines, hopefully.
Summer Main Course Dishes
Summer sees British food go lighter and brighter with the arrival of wonderful summer ingredients. The sun may not always shine in Britain and Ireland so some comforting foods may still on the menu.
- Asparagus and Haddock Fishcakes
- Bangers and Mash
- Barbecued Tenderstem Broccoli with Goats' Cheese
- Chicken Tikka Masala Curry
- Cod with a Herb Crust
- Cod with Pepper Sauce
- Cottage Pie
- Cullen Skink Recipe
- Fish Pie Recipe
- Kedgeree Recipe
- Pan Fired Beef Fillet with Asparagus and Horseradish Hollandiase Sauce
- Roast, Glazed Ham
- Smoked Haddock and Corn Chowder
- Smoked Mackerel Fishcakes
- Spring Lamb
- Summer Tomato Tart
- Sweet Potato Cottage Pie
- Vegetable Biryani
- Welsh Leg of Lamb
Summer Desserts and Puddings
There's a big difference between puddings and desserts; desserts speak of light and frivolous confections and associated with summer, but puddings are warm and comforting, solid and approachable but still play a small part in a summer menu.
- Baked Egg Custrad Tart Recipe
- Bakewell Tart Recipe
- Champagne and Rhubarb Jelly Recipe
- Chocolate and Pistachio Brownies
- Curd Tart
- Decadent Chocolate Cream Recipe
- Eton Mess Recipe
- Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
- Lemon Possett Recipe
- Lemon Tart Recipe
- Quick Sherry Trifle Recipe
- Raspberry and Chocolate Melt
- Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
- Rhubarb Fool Recipe
- Strawberry Jelly Recipe
- Summer Pudding Recipe
- Toffee Bakewell Tart Recipe
- Treacle Tart Recipe
Summer Starters and Side Dishes Recipes
Starters and side become lighter in the summer with cold soups, salads, and many recipes making the most of the lovely summer foods available.
