Soak up Summer 2018 with inspiration from our chefs, growers and foodmakers. Learn how to prepare and cook our in-season ingredients - including scallops, beetroot, plums and more in August. We've also got plenty of barbecue recipes to go round, so you can shine in the garden when the sun comes out to play.

August In Season Ingredients

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Recipes

Plum Chutney

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Spiced Plum Chutney

The spices in this chutney make it a dinner table delight. Serve with a meal, as a snack or give it away in jars as a gift. If giving as gifts, Kilner jars are lovely, and handwritten labels add a personal touch.

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Beetroot Choc Cake

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Beetroot Chocolate Cake

The beetroot gives this rich chocolate cake a wonderful moist texture and keeps the fantastic flavour. Try adding a few drops of pink food colouring to the white chocolate mixture for a finishing touch that complements the colour of the beetroot.

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Spicy Scallops

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Scallops in Coconut & Chilli Broth

A light and fragrantly spicy dish with Thai flavours, ideal as a starter in summer when scallops are at their best.

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Plum Pudding

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Upside-down Plum Pudding

A brilliant way to make the most of British plums, in season and at their juicy, summery best from July to September.

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Plum Recipe Roundup

Plums are at their best in August, which makes now the ideal time to try a selection of plum recipes for your summer get-togethers and garden parties. 

Aubergine Recipe Roundup

Aubergine (also known as Eggplant) is full of flavour and at its fleshy best from early spring right to the end of October.

How To Cook Scallops

Serve up the seafood and make it a meal to remember with a special scallops dish.

Summer Pudding

This Victorian pudding was invented at a spa for guests who could not eat rich puddings and pastries. Made with Gluten Free bread, it's as delicious as it is colourful.

Buy all the ingredients you need online - add them all to your trolley with one click

Trying new recipes when you shop online with Morrisons is easy. Simply choose what you'd like to eat, click on the 'Products' tab on a recipe page to see which ingredients you'll need, then 'Add All To Trolley' at the same time. Each recipe has an 'Index Card' under it's image too, so you can print out the instructions when your shopping arrives - or if you buy your items in store - to get started. 

Summer BBQ

4 Recipes For A Great British BBQ This Summer

It’s good to know that our fresh meat is 100% British, 100% of the time. For a Great British barbecue menu that you’ll be proud to serve next time the sun shines, try these jolly tasty summer recipes.

8 Skewers To Wow The Crowd At Your BBQ

Skewers are a must when it comes to trying new BBQ recipes - they give you loads of flexibility to cook different things for different guests all summer long , and look fantastic on the serving tray too. 

Chorizo and Watermelon Canapés

Serve these tasty and juicy canapés at your next get-together - they're great as a barbecue bite to get things started, and ideal as a snack in between burgers.
 

Watermelon and Honey Stack

Wow your guests with this fun and refreshing dessert. The sweet crisp melon goes wonderfully with the sticky honey, and a sour kick of lime.
 

Outdoor Celebrations

BBQ Ideas

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4 Barbecue Recipes For Summer

Take your pick form our barbecue favourites - including pulled beef brisket, checkin skewers and more - all made with 100% British Morrisons meat.

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Homemade Burgers

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6 BBQ Burgers You Can Make From Scratch In 30 Minutes

Head outdoors and cook up a batch of homemade burgers - from The Ultimate Beef Burger to pork, turkey and vegetarian alternatives.

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Family Picnics

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The Best Picnic Foods For Summer

Pack up The Best food & drink for delicious al fresco dining this summer - including delicious smoked salmon to start and a moreish apple frangipane for dessert.

The Best Picnic Foods For Summer Get-togethers

Vegetarian Options

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Vegetarian Halloumi Recipe Ideas

Mix things up when it comes to the BBQ menu and try halloumi in these different ways.

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Morrisons Food To Order

If you're hosting a get-together, need someone to pick up a food shop for you or need to save time by pre-ordering what you need for collection in store, take a look at our Food to Order range. 

Raise A Glass To Summer

Gin Mixers For Summer Cocktails

Start with some simple serving suggestions for classic Indian Tonic, then mix things up a little. 

The Best Fruit To Pop In Your Prosecco

Whether you’re raising a glass to family on a special occasion, drinking to good health with friends or simply serving up a pre-party appetisers - bubbles should always be invited.

Beer Kegs

These kegs are all available at Morrisons and are ideal for giving as a gift to show Dad how much you care, or sharing at a summer gathering to celebrate with the whole family.

Watermelon Vodka Jelly Shots

Serve up these bite-sized bursts of summer at your next warm weather get-together, and try something different when it comes to the finger food desserts. 

Summer Flowers & Gardening

Create A Summer Wildlife Garden

Turn the kids into busy little bees this summer and make your garden wildlife-friendly.

Perfect Your Patio Garden

Read our expert gardener's tips on how to make the most of your patio space this summer.

Pick From Our Hand-Tied Flower Gifts

All our flower bouquets are designed and tied by hand by our Morrisons Flowerworld experts.