Sensational summer dining
We’ve taken inspiration from our wonderful foodie bloggers for some serious summer dining. They’ve added some delicious recipes you can try for yourself at home.
Easy summer main
First up, we have a starter and main from @lucylovesya.
Lucy has made full use of our range, from our side plates to our dinner plates, small bowls for snacks, salad, main and dessert bowls.
We thought her tasty and easy starter and main is just the right amount of food to enjoy during the heat but also the quickest to prepare, all the flavour without the fuss.
Featured above: Japanese porcelain design - mugs, small bowls, large bowls, dinner plate, from £4.95
Image source: @lucylovesya
You can follow Lucy’s delicious pasta recipe here.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cans of chopped tinned tomatoes.
1/4 cup of olive oil.
few pinches of fresh mint.
1 onion finely chopped.
1 garlic clove – crushed. (optional – nice without but some people love garlic in any pastas sauce )
1/4 cup mozzarella.
black pepper.
Salt.
Pasta of your choice.
METHOD:
Add the oil to a saucepan and heat on a flame or hob. Put in the onion and garlic and gently fry until golden. Add the tinned tomatoes and mozzarella and mix in well. Stir until it is has thickened and then add a pinch of salt and as much pepper as you personally like to use.
Let it cool for a few minutes and then add a little chopped mint and the mozzarella. Mix it all together and finally add a sprig of mint on top to finish it off.
Mix the sauce into cooked pasta and enjoy.
Wholeheartedly healthy dessert
Next up we have the choice of two puddings from @wholeheartedlyhealthy.
Laura is passionate about making wonderful foods with health benefits.
If you’re one for a big after-dinner indulgence then look no further as Laura’s delicious treats are full of flavour which taste as though they should be a little naughty.
For a little after-dinner refresher, we have Laura’s wonderful homemade Mango, Lime and Coconut frozen yogurt. See her no frills recipe below.
Featured above: Orange Flamenco Bowl - £4.95 (available in blue, green and yellow)
Image source: @wholeheartedlyhealthy
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups / approx 150 g chopped frozen mango
1/2 cup / 125 mls coconut yoghurt / plain yoghurt
1 lime
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
METHOD:
Add the coconut to a pan over a high heat and toast while stirring constantly until golden brown. Set aside.
Grate the lime and set aside the zest, juice the lime and add to a blender or food processor.
Add the frozen mango and yoghurt to the blender or processor and blitz, stopping to scrape the sides as needed, until smooth, thick and creamy.
Serve immediately topped with the lime zest and toasted coconut.
Sharing with friends and family
If you’re thinking about gathering around and enjoying some wonderful food with loved ones this summer, then our Santana tableware is ideal for nibbles and platters.
We just loved the snapshots from Lauren's blog post so we’ve added them to inspire you to get around the table with good people and great food this summer.
Featured above: Santana design tableware - Small, mezze, dipping bowls and platters from £4.95
(come in Aqua Marine, Cobalt, Turquoise and Grey)
Image source: @littlelaurensblog
Looking for gorgeous tableware this summer? Head over to our Summer Sale, now on.
With up to 80% off homewares and gifts, including our gorgeous summer inspired tableware, grab yourself a bargain while stocks last...
Featured above: Red, Blue, Green and Yellow Hand Painted Daisy Bowls - Was £5.95, Now £1.95 each
Featured above: Japanese Sunflowers range - Mug, side plate, dinner plate, large bowl and salad bowl, from £1.50 to £4.95 now available in our summer sale.