6 comfort food recipes that are perfect for summer

Pork loin chops with apple-and-potato bake

Cook’s tip: Halving the amount of potatoes and adding sliced apples creates a homely but summery flavour, get the recipe here.

Basil pesto pasta with mozzarella

Cook’s note: There’s no way we’d leave pasta off this list. This is light, green and fresh. Get the recipe here.

Slow-rise olive bread

Cook’s note: Is there anything better than the smell of bread baking? Serve it slathered with butter, straight from the oven, try the recipe here.

Cold roast tomato soup with fresh tomato

Cook’s tip: Generally perfect for days when you feel under the weather, this chilled version still goes brilliantly with this toasted sandwich. Try the cold roast tomato soup recipe here.

Freeform baby marrow and hake lasagne

Cook’s note: Lasagne, need we say more... but if the time-consuming labour of cooking and layering puts you off, this is an excellent alternative. Get the recipe here.

Scallop curry with apple-and-coconut slaw

Cook’s note: “The scallops give a refreshing change, it’s the perfect summer curry” - Abigail Donnelly. Try the recipe here.

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