Summer is a great time to get in the kitchen. There are so many fantastic ingredients to take advantage of and the whole vibe of the season just gets us motivated to cook up a storm. So sit back and get ready to be inspired with the best in August ingredients and recipes…
In August, Mediterranean-style dishes, laced with olive oil and Mediterranean-style veggies, are ideal for any kitchen table. Aubergine, juicy tomatoes, courgette and artichoke are all ideal for featuring in your main dish. When it comes to the meat, opt for lamb – the perfect complement to the Mediterranean dish and a great choice for summer.
Other meats and seafood you might like to consider include pigeon, quail, cod, crab and lobster. All equally delicious and suitable for any fine feast!
Of course, a side salad doesn’t go amiss either. Cos lettuce, spinach, potatoes and radishes are all in season and taste great when enhanced with some summer herbs.
When it coms to your desserts, fruit is still the way to go. Ripe blackberries and plums help to create the most delicious pies, while other berries, like strawberries and raspberries are perfect for those pavlovas and cream teas.
With the bank holiday well on its way, we thought we’d offer up some seasonal party recipes this month. Read on to be inspired…
These light and tasty tarts are the perfect finger food for your summer soiree. With yummy flavours coming from ingredients such as the Taleggio cheese, red onion chutney and parsley, these little bites sure pack a lot of punch. With just 15 minutes prep time and 20 minutes cook time in your Neff Oven, they’re quick to make too!
Enjoy a taste of Morocco with these finger-licking treats, featuring one of this season’s best meats – lamb. Cook in your Neff Circo Therm and serve with a light salad for a great snack, enjoyed by all.
Everyone loves a little something sweet to snack on, and this dish is a real treat! Take advantage of the strawberry season while it’s still around and serve up slices of this fluffy berry and meringue dessert, cooked to perfection in your Circo Therm oven.
For something that’s totally refreshing and a little naughty, serve up this Gunner Cocktail. The ginger beer-based drink, popular in Hong Kong, features summery lime and mint and is perfect for a hot summer’s day.
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When Zee and Adam decided to transform their kitchen, they explored several companies before selecting Kitchen Design Centre in Barrowford.
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It was Simon Thomas, the Showroom Manager, who stood out with his exceptional design expertise and ability to offer creative, tailored solutions.
The couple were particularly impressed by the Barrowford showroom, liking its large size and the variety of stunning displays. They liked the main flagship display and it inspired their final design, as they adopted many features including the large island and Graphite and Taupe colour scheme.
Seeking a modern update to their traditional kitchen, Zee and Adam tasked Simon with reimagining the space while respecting the period property’s original features. To achieve their vision, they decided to remove a wall and merge two rooms, creating a spacious, open-plan kitchen and living area that now spans the length of their home.
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A STUNNING CLASSICAL KITCHEN FOR A LUXURY APARTMENT
When Karen and Peter downsized from their farm, they opted for a luxurious apartment in a historic hall in Holmfirth, Yorkshire. For their dream kitchen, they turned to Lauren Couperthwaite at Kitchen Design Centre, Housing Units, Failsworth.
Initially considering a local bespoke kitchen company, Karen found they couldn’t match the extensive product range and expert design skills of Kitchen Design Centre.
The brief was to celebrate the apartment’s grand architectural features—high ceilings, natural light, and intricate coving—while crafting a kitchen that blended seamlessly with the home’s traditional aesthetic. Lauren’s choice of a pale sage green ash-effect eucalyptus finish brought timeless charm, perfectly paired with classic handles.
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