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Ajo Blanco con Uvas

Recipe by: DAY-STAR

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This is a cold, garlicky Spanish soup - perfect in summer, especially if you can't make it to Spain. Fresh almonds, just out of their shells, are traditionally used. This version calls for ground almonds, as fresh almonds are hard to come by here.

Apple and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Recipe by: CrdsGrl

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If you like sweet and savoury, this nibble is for you. Easy to make and a beautiful presentation.

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Avocado Party Dip

Recipe by: BOBSTH

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This is a wonderful, yet simple, guacamole recipe. Perfect when you need nibbles to serve at the last minute. Serve with tortilla chips.

Avocado with Garlic Ginger Dressing

Recipe by: JOSIE

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Here is a very simple way of enjoying avocados as a starter.

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

Recipe by: FHIVESHOT

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Looking for a refreshing, sweet and spicy salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favourite. Serve with tortilla crisps. This is also fantastic served on grilled fish. I often use jarred jalapeno chillies instead of fresh.

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Avocado, Tomato and Olive Spread

Recipe by: HICKEY

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This is a recipe I love to make when having a Mexican fiesta. It is basically a dip, but can also be used as a filling for tacos and tortilla wraps.

Banana and Bacon Barbeque Bites

Recipe by: cianmaria

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Great as an appetiser on barbeque days. The sweet and salty mix goes down a treat!

Blue cheese and apple salad

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Sweet, crisp, juicy apples and tart blue cheese are a combination made in heaven and are absolutely delicious in this simple, zesty starter.

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Celeriac cakes with ham and apple

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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The tart taste of Bramley apples complements celeriac's mild flavour.

Chilled leek, pear and potato soup

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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This cold golden soup with its hint of sweetness is delicious on a summer's day.

Chilled melon soup

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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This unusual, velvety soup is actually Parma ham with melon in a new guise.

Chunky watermelon and cucumber salad

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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A specially light and refreshing salad – the perfect dish for steamy summer days.

Citrus and spinach salad

Recipe by: Azmina Govindji

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In this colourful salad, the subtle flavour of spinach is enhanced by sweet melon and citrus, and Parma ham adds a savoury touch. You can prepare the dressing in advance, but only assemble the salad at the last moment to preserve as much vitamin C as possible. Serve with French or Italian bread as a light main dish.

Creamy Summer Strawberry Soup

Recipe by: Michelle

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Make the most of this wonderful berry while it's in season. Strawberries and natural yoghurt are puréed with sugar, orange juice and ground cardamom in this recipe for a refreshing and unique chilled summer dessert soup.

Cucumber Melon Salad

Recipe by: Tracey Anne

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Cucumbers, cantaloupe and honeydew combine for a deliciously refreshing summer salad.

Date, goat cheese and bacon nibbles

Recipe by: TML0701

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This is a very easy but good recipe. People will think you are a gourmet chef with these dates filled with goat cheese and pecans!

Duck salad with mushrooms and oranges

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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In this attractive salad, full-flavoured shiitake and chestnut mushrooms are combined with slices of tender griddled duck, juicy orange segments, crunchy water chestnuts and rice, with a fresh ginger and honey dressing. Duck meat is in fact very lean, once the thick layer of fat and skin has been removed.

Fennel and Orange Salad

Recipe by: Barrett

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This is a traditional Italian salad served on wild greens. Here I use wild rocket.

Fig and Olive Tapenade

Recipe by: Anne

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This is an easy gourmet starter. I often add some chopped green olives to the olive mixture and a little more balsamic. A fresh, rindless goat's cheese may also be used in place of the cream cheese. Serve with slices of toasted baguette or crackers.