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Elevate your evening with breads, cheeses, wines and local beers that make a great dish feel complete.
Bread guide
The Bakery
Explore traditional breads by country, from baguettes and focaccia to naan, simit, damper and pão de queijo.
Cheese directory
Cheeses
Find cheeses by country, milk, texture, flavour and how they fit into boards, breads and recipes.
Wine guide
Wines
Browse wine styles, food matches, grapes and pairing ideas for dishes, cheeses and shared tables.
Beer guide
Local Beers
Discover the beers people actually drink around the world, from crisp lagers and wheat beers to stouts, ales and national favourites.
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June menu
Early summer food for long evenings
Mediterranean plates, seafood, salads and simple food for outdoor tables.
June calls for food that feels bright, social and generous: tomatoes, olive oil, herbs, seafood, grilled dishes and chilled desserts.
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Italian and Mediterranean starters
June is perfect for dishes that rely on freshness rather than complicated technique.
Starter
Grilled and coastal dishes
Grilled food and seafood both suit summer because they are social, direct and full of pla…
Main
Fresh salads
Salads give summer menus balance, acidity and texture.
Side
Chilled desserts
Chilled desserts are ideal when the main meal is lighter and the weather is warm.
Dessert
Street food picks
Street food to try next
Snackable, bold and full of character.
Ful Medames
Ful Medames is a traditional Egyptian starter with a clear cooking method, measured ingredients and a re…
~1 hr
Starter Egyptian
Taameya
Taameya is a traditional Egyptian starter with a clear cooking method, measured ingredients and a real p…
~50 mins
Starter Egyptian
Koshari
Koshari is a traditional Egyptian main with a clear cooking method, measured ingredients and a real plac…
~1 hr 30 mins
Main Egyptian
Egyptian Kofta
Egyptian Kofta is a traditional Egyptian main with a clear cooking method, measured ingredients and a re…
~43 mins
Main Egyptian
Meals to cook
Meals for the table
Use dinner as inspiration to get out of your comfort zone. Explore main courses from different countries and bring new flavours to the table each time you cook.
Macadamia-Crusted Barramundi
Barramundi baked under a crunchy macadamia crust.
~38 mins
Main Australian
Slow-Cooked Beef and Vegemite Stew
A deep savoury beef stew using Vegemite for umami richness.
~2 hr 55 mins
Main Australian
Chicken Schnitzel with Slaw
A pub and club favourite: crisp chicken schnitzel with fresh slaw.
~40 mins
Main Australian
Grilled Prawns with Bush Lime
Barbecued prawns lifted with sharp bush lime flavour.
~28 mins
Main Australian
Sweet endings
Desserts to finish with
Traditional puddings, cakes and sweets that really hit the spot.
Pavlova
Crisp meringue with marshmallow centre, cream and fruit.
~1 hr 55 mins
Dessert Australian
Lamingtons
Sponge squares dipped in chocolate icing and coconut.
~1 hr 10 mins
Dessert Australian
Anzac Biscuits
Oaty golden syrup biscuits with a chewy-crisp texture.
~30 mins
Dessert Australian
Vanilla Slice
Crisp pastry layered with thick vanilla custard.
~1 hr 5 mins
Dessert Australian
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Italian recipes
Pasta, tomatoes, olive oil and the art of simplicity
Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear re…
Carpaccio
Carpaccio is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear region…
Panzanella
Panzanella is a story-rich Italian starter that opens the meal with clear regio…
Fiori di Zucca Ripieni
Stuffed courgette flowers with mozzarella and anchovy, dipped in batter and fri…
Crostini Toscani
Crostini Toscani are rustic Tuscan toasts topped with a savoury chicken liver…
Caponata Siciliana
Caponata is Sicily’s sweet-sour aubergine relish with celery, tomato, olives an…
Greek recipes
Olive oil, herbs, grilled dishes and Aegean freshness
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a story-rich Greek starter that opens the meal with clear regional…
Feta Saganaki
Feta Saganaki is a story-rich Greek starter that opens the meal with clear regi…
Horiatiki Greek Salad
Horiatiki Greek Salad is a traditional Greek starter from village cooking acros…
Taramosalata
Taramosalata is a traditional Greek starter from Greek meze tables, built aroun…
Kolokithokeftedes
Kolokithokeftedes is a traditional Greek starter from Aegean island cooking, bu…
Dolmades
Dolmades is a story-rich Greek starter that opens the meal with clear regional…
French recipes
Bistro classics, sauces, pastry and regional tradition
Escargots de Bourgogne
Escargots de Bourgogne is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal with…
Salade Niçoise
Salade Niçoise is a traditional French starter from Nice and the French Riviera…
Gougères
Gougères is a traditional French starter from Burgundy, built around Comté or G…
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée
Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal wi…
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a traditional French starter from Lorraine, built around smo…
Baguette
Baguette is a story-rich French starter that opens the meal with clear regional…
Spanish recipes
Tapas, rice, saffron, seafood and bold paprika
Pan con Tomate
Pan con Tomate is a story-rich Spanish starter that opens the meal with clear r…
Gambas al Ajillo
Gambas al Ajillo is a traditional Spanish starter from Madrid tapas bars and co…
Tortilla Española
Tortilla Española is a story-rich Spanish starter that opens the meal with clea…
Patatas Bravas
Patatas Bravas is a traditional Spanish starter from Madrid tapas bars, built a…
Croquetas de Jamón
Croquetas de Jamón is a traditional Spanish starter from Spanish home and bar c…
Galician Empanada
Galician Empanada is a story-rich Spanish starter that opens the meal with clea…
Portuguese recipes
Atlantic seafood, salt cod and custard tarts
Salada de Polvo
Salada de Polvo is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal with cle…
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal w…
Peixinhos da Horta
Peixinhos da Horta is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal with…
Caldo Verde
Caldo Verde is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal with clear r…
Pataniscas de Bacalhau
Pataniscas de Bacalhau is a story-rich Portuguese starter that opens the meal w…
Açorda à Alentejana
Açorda à Alentejana is a classic Portuguese main course built around comforting…
Croatian
Croatian food is a delightful blend of Mediterranean and Central European flavours. Savour fresh seafood along the…
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German
German food is a celebration of hearty flavours and rustic charm. Indulge in sizzling bratwurst, crispy schnitzels…
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Hungarian
Hungarian food is a bold celebration of rich flavours and warm hospitality. Savor hearty goulash, crispy lángos, a…
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Swiss
Swiss food is a delicious blend of alpine traditions and cosmopolitan flair. Savour creamy fondue, rösti, and deli…
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British
British food is a comforting tapestry of tradition and heartiness. From classic fish and chips to rich beef Wellin…
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Chinese
Characterised by bold flavours, regional diversity, and rice.
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Japanese
Known for sushi, ramen, and delicate presentation.
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Indian
Rich, spicy curries, aromatic spices, and diverse regional cuisine.
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Mexican
Vibrant street food, tacos, and earthy, spicy sauces.
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Turkish
A bridge between East and West, with kebabs and sweet pastries.
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Brazilian
Churrasco BBQ, feijoada, and tropical fruits.
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Argentinian
Celebrated for steak, empanadas, and Malbec wine.
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American
Burgers, BBQ, and a melting pot of international influences.
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Australian
A fusion of European and Asian influences, known for fresh seafood and barbecues.
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Egyptian
Egyptian cooking brings together fava beans, baladi bread, rice, lentils, herbs, garlic, lemon, smoky aubergine, s…
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Guatemalan
Tamales, pepian, and Mayan influences.
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Indonesian
Indonesian food is built from islands, trade routes, rice fields, spice gardens and street stalls. Expect chilli s…
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Kenyan
Nyama choma, ugali, and fresh vegetables.
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Malaysian
Diverse spices, noodles, and Peranakan influences.
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Moroccan
Heavily spiced tagines, couscous, and mint tea.
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South African
South African cuisine brings together braai smoke, maize pap, Cape Malay spice, Durban curry, biltong, coastal sno…
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Sri Lankan
Coconut curries, rice, and tropical fruits.
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Tanzanian
Tanzanian food is shaped by maize fields, banana-growing highlands, Lake Victoria fish, Indian Ocean trade, Swahil…
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Thai
Thai food is built on balance: lime-bright sourness, fish sauce depth, palm sugar roundness, fresh herbs, coconut…
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Trinidadian
Roti, doubles, and spicy curries.
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