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Lemon and oregano chicken skewers
These zesty chicken skewers are perfect for a light summer meal | © National Trust/William Shaw

Recipes

Choose from a mouth-watering selection of recipes to make and share at home. From tried and tested classic bakes to healthy dishes, find inspiration for your next meal.

Cakes, bakes and desserts

Gin and lime cake 

Try this gin and lime cake recipe combining gin-laced syrup, zesty frosting and a light, fluffy sponge – a delicious teatime treat.

A pale green iced cake on a white cake stand with one slice removed, topped with pieces of lime

Vegan 'creem' tea 

These vegan scones and clotted 'creem' are quick to whip up for a tasty afternoon treat.

Vegan 'creem' tea with jam and vegan clotted 'creem'

Rhubarb and rosemary scones 

Why not try baking some rhubarb and rosemary scones – they're a perfect afternoon treat with a dollop of jam and clotted cream.

Scones on a wooden serving plate next to jam, cream and rhubarb

Berry tart 

This delicious tart is packed with the taste of summer, whatever time of the year it is.

Berry tart packed with the taste of summer fruits

Pies and savoury treats

Pork and chicken picnic pie 

Try our light summer take on the traditional hand-raised pie, perfect for any outdoor feast, from garden barbeques to picnics in the wild.

Chicken and pork picnic pie recipe from the National Trust Cookbook

Cheese and bacon twists 

These easy twists of crisp pastry wrapped around tasty bacon and cheese are perfect warm or cold, whether for lunch with a side salad, for a picnic or just a cheeky daytime snack.

A tray full of freshly baked cheese and bacon twists

Pork sausage rolls 

If you fancy making your own sausage rolls, give our easy to follow recipe a try. With crisp and flaky pastry and tasty meaty filling, they're perfect for party picks or picnic snacks.

A baking tray with 8 freshly baked sausage rolls

Cheese scones 

Try our cheese scone recipe and bake a batch of delicious savoury treats – perfect to serve on their own, slathered with butter or alongside a hearty bowl of soup.

Cheese scones in a baking tray

Soups, stews and curries

Sweetcorn and ham chowder 

Enjoy this creamy soup filled with juicy sweetcorn and tasty ham, perfect for a satisfying lunch or a warming dinner starter.

Sweetcorn and ham chowder in a saucepan ready to be served

Vegetable and coconut curry 

This delicious and healthy vegetable and coconut curry is sure to be a winner for the whole family. A filling and tasty dish packed with aromatic herbs and spices, it's a great alternative to a Friday night takeaway.

A National Trust tasty vegan one-pot recipe, packed with vegetables and chickpeas.

Spiced carrot and orange soup 

This light and healthy soup dish is perfect for a simple lunch or a flavourful starter, packed with vegetables and spices for a tasty treat.

Two bowls of spiced carrot and orange soup

Potato, pepper and courgette curry 

This spicy vegetable curry is a healthy alternative to a takeaway. Full of flavour, the addition of courgettes gives it a fresh twist, making it perfect for summertime meals.

Potato, pepper and courgette curry with naan bread

Salads and light bite recipes

Greek salad 

A delicious, light salad that is the perfect accompaniment to a meal or as a standalone dish.

Greek salad with feta, tomatoes, olives and cucumber

Pickled radish and vegetable slaw 

This crisp, crunchy and refreshing pickled slaw, featuring the peppery bite of radishes with carrots and cabbage, makes a tangy and delicious side salad.

Pickled radish and vegetable slaw: sliced carrots and radishes with shredded cabbage

Moroccan-style roasted cauliflower salad 

A lightly spiced salad dish, with seasonal roasted cauliflower and juicy pomegranate seeds.

Moroccan-style roasted cauliflower salad in a bowl with cutlery, placed on a wooden board

Pea, mint and broad bean quiches 

Put a refreshing twist on your menu with these delicious mini quiches, perfect for light snacking or paired with a refreshing salad in the warmer months.

Cooked mini quiches on a wooden chopping board

Vegetarian recipes

Caramelised biscuit blondie 

These caramelised biscuit blondies are a delicious vegan bake. With hints of caramel and vanilla, and a scattering of Biscoff biscuits for added crunch, they're the perfect indulgent dessert or afternoon treat.

An uncut caramelised biscuit blondie with caramel drizzle over the top next to a bowl of caramel sauce

Vegetable tagliatelle Alfredo 

This simple and creamy pasta dish is packed full of vegetables and is perfect for busy nights when you want comfort and indulgence.

A shallow white bowl with a fork, full of tagliatelle with a creamy vegetable sauce including mange tout and sliced red onion

Pea and mint Scotch eggs 

A vegetarian take on an old classic, these pea and mint Scotch eggs are a tasty lunch with a salad, or a handy snack on the go.

Pea and mint scotch eggs, cut in half on a plate

Red pepper and sundried tomato fritters 

This crispy, fresh fritter recipe is a great way to get some extra vegetables on the plate. Delicious when served either on their own or with a salad for lunch or dinner.

Red pepper and sundried tomato fritters: a pile of three fritters on a board with a fork alongside, with red pepper and spinach pieces showing through the crisp batter

Vegan recipes

Pea and mint soup  

Cook this fresh and vibrant pea and mint soup, served with mint-infused oil. 

A bowl of pea and mint soup topped with mint-infused olive oil, with fresh peas in the background

Potato, red cabbage and roasted garlic salad 

Enjoy the colourful mixture of seasonal textures in this tasty salad, which provides an ideal accompaniment to your favourite dishes.

Potato, red cabbage and roasted garlic salad

Coronation cauliflower and couscous salad 

This satisfying salad combines spicy roasted cauliflower chunks with fluffy couscous, crunchy veg and flavourful fresh herbs, almonds and sultanas.

Coronation cauliflower and couscous salad, with golden spiced cauliflower chunks on couscous, scattered with mint leaves

Vegan date sponge 

Whether you're cutting down or going dairy-free, this vegan date sponge recipe served with a velvety caramel sauce is the perfect way to round off a meal.

Vegan date sponge on a plate with a just of sauce

Family-friendly recipes

Pizza 

Make your own homemade pizza with this flexible recipe that's perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you want a pizza for one or as a fun family activity, make this your go-to recipe.

Pizza with a face including olives for eyes, onion rings for glasses, a tomato slice for a nose, two basil leaves for a moustache and broccoli pieces for sideburns

Summer berry Swiss roll 

Try this gluten-free summer berry Swiss roll recipe for a showstopper that's full of the flavours of summer — the perfect dessert for an afternoon tea or garden party.

Summer berry Swiss roll laid on a table with plates and forks

Lemon and oregano chicken skewers 

Perfect for barbecues and picnics in the warmer months, these zesty skewers go brilliantly with our Greek salad recipe for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Lemon and oregano chicken skewers

Enchiladas 

This classic Mexican comfort food recipe remains a real crowd-pleaser. Load up with smoky chicken or meat-free alternative, crunchy peppers and a saucy cheesy topping for a satisfying, moreish treat.

Enchiladas fresh from the oven
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