Petalpower Inspired by the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, chef Tom Aikens has been getting creative with all things floral, including this delicious poached chicken lemon risotto with lemon basil and marigolds. www.tomskitchen.co.uk

Delicious duck For a scrumptious summer dish, try whole shredded Gressingham duck salad www.gressinghamduck.co.uk/recipes/whole-shredded-gressingham-duck-salad.

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Get into the groove for Rio As excitement builds for the Rio Olympics this summer, Bacofoil has teamed up with TV chef Dean Edwards to create this roasted vegetable feijoada – a classic Brazilian soul dish with a tasty twist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQH0GAvtIkw&nohtml5=False

Summer of love The Queen of Hoxton’s new summer of love themed rooftop is serving up psychedelic ice cream ‘sandwhiches’ and boozy ice cream floats in A Tribute to Doctor Strange.

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Spice up your salad Salad doesn’t have to be boring! Try this spicy chorizo and tomato salad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF2IUZ36ovw

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Blend the rules this summer Infuse your desserts with the fragrance of peppers, lemongrass, lime and rosemary with Major Pan-Asian Vegetable Broth www.majorint.com/magazine/recipes/desserts/pan-asian-vegetable-panna-cotta-with-mango-salsa.

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Food Fit Get your menu into shape with this recipe for grilled parmesan polenta with Neopolitan sauce from Nestlé Professional’s Food Fit Trend Guide.

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Starters Orders Head chef at Margot, Covent Garden, Maurizio Morelli’s menu will bring diners an “authentic taste of the various gastronomic regions and produce of his native country” with dishes including this tuna tartare.

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Love lamb Kiwi chef Peter Gordon knows a thing or two about lamb, and has created these lamb and cheddar cheese burgers with beetroot horseradish mayonnaise, watercress and caramelised onions. For the full recipe visit www.loveourlamb.co.uk.

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Smooth operator Go coco-nutty by adding Alpro coconut drink to your smoothies to brighten them with a plant-based twist. Blend with mango, banana and fresh mint until smooth.

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Welcome to the grill, watermelon For something a bit different this summer, try these grilled watermelon steaks with walnut gremolata www.mccormick.com/recipes/2016-grilling-flavor-forecast#!/all.

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Clever canapés Layer toasted ciabatta with slices of avocado, goats’ cheese, lemons zest, pistachios and mint leaves, drizzle with olive oil and lather on a slice of Parma Ham.

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