August seasonal recipes

Discover the best seasonal recipes for August, from dishes to let this month’s top produce shine to ideas for summer occasions.

Seasonal produce inspiration: find new ideas for heat-loving aubergines, courgettes and tomatoes, luxurious lobster and scallops, and bakes and desserts with summer berries including raspberries, redcurrants and blackberries.
Summer occasions: plan for barbecues and bank holiday get-togethers with our al fresco-appropriate recipes, including halloumi and apricot skewers and raspberry lemonade.
Easy summer ideas: browse simple dinners for sunny weather, such as caponata, Tuscan panzanella and courgette pasta.

And if you need help with menu planning, see our four seasonal menu ideas for August and ultimate barbecue menu.