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Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s heirloom tomato salad with peaches, mint and almonds.
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Heirloom-tomato salad with peaches, mint and almonds

I make a version of this salad every Christmas, it makes for a wonderful side for ham or roast meats.

  • < 30 mins
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Green salad with cool yoghurt dressing.

Five very simple green salads to have on standby this summer

You’ll never be stuck for a side dish with these lovely, leafy recipes in your repertoire.

The sweetness and spice are beautifully balanced by the soft, thick crêpes.
EASY

Coconut-stuffed pani pol pancakes

These Sri Lankan pancakes are stuffed with a sweet and spiced coconut mixture.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Helen Goh
EASY

Grilled steak and vermicelli salad with spicy dressing and smashed cucumbers

A simple, herbaceous salad that packs a punch, and is a perfect picnic option.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Danielle Alvarez
Crispy tofu and lemongrass larb.
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Crispy tofu and lemongrass larb is a vegetarian’s dream salad

Larb, a fragrant Laotian salad, is usually made with minced meat, offal or seafood. But in good news for vegetarians, this version uses tofu instead.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
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Fragrant Thai curry fish cakes.
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Fragrant Thai curry fish cakes

A delicious way to get a dose of heart-healthy omega-3, these Thai-inspired salmon patties are a simple answer to the weeknight “what’s for dinner?” dilemma.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Pasta limone gets the assassina treatment.

Six summery Italian pastas to keep that holiday feeling going

Judging by the recent weather, summer doesn’t want to end just yet. So hold on to those sunny vibes with these relaxed recipes.

Corn and chorizo frittata.
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Stephanie Alexander’s corn and chorizo frittata

Fresh sweetcorn and spicy chorizo unite in this simple but satisfying frittata, which can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner – or even taken to a picnic.

  • < 30 mins
  • Stephanie Alexander
Tip: Instead of a roasting tray (pictured), use an ovenproof frypan to turn this pizza-inspired chicken bake into a one-pan wonder.

Every new recipe of the summer (starring the cheesy chicken traybake you’ll love through autumn, too)

Skewers, burgers, salads and ceviche. Revisit the 60+ thrills and grills of the sunny (but not silly) season.

Frozen fruit iced yoghurt.

Keep your cool with 15 of our easiest-ever frozen desserts for hot days

Some fresh or frozen fruit and a little sweetened yoghurt are all you need for the majority of these simple sweets.

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/topic/summer-lb6