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18 July 2009
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Making the most of... Summer is officially here, and with it comess the scent of a great outdoor barbecue. Get fired up with Ainsley Harriot's Thai prawn satay with griddled limes and other sizzling treats to be enjoyed in the sunshine.

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Apples Discover the versatility of Britain's apple varieties Arbroath smokies Experience a traditional smoked Scottish haddock Asparagus Learn more about the 'Queen of vegetables' Aubergines Uncover the history behind this versatile vegetable Autumn lamb Discover the secrets behind delicious autumnal lamb Autumn flavours Celebrate autumn's rich harvest with Nigel Slater Avocados Their uses extend far beyond guacamole Barbecue basics Tips on tasty - and safe - barbecue cooking Barbecue menus Celebrate summer with one of our themed barbecue menus Black pudding The long and colourful history of the black pudding Blueberries Why British blueberries are among the best in the world British berries How to use familiar favourites and lesser known varieties Bubbly Quick and easy guide to picking the best bubbly Chestnuts A versatile and flavourful storecupboard ingredient Chillies Which ones to use when, plus a recipe for chilli ice cream Children's food Fun recipes and ideas for cooking with children Children's lunchboxes Healthy and exciting ideas for packed lunches Chinese food Exciting new recipes from Chinese expert Kylie Kwong Citrus Add zing and zest with these fruit bowl favourites	Cooking with the family Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipes to get kids cooking Courgettes Experiment with the cornucopia of shapes, sizes and colours Dairy-free cooking Find out about the alternatives available and how to use them Figs Get the most flavour out of these beautiful but delicate fruits Forced rhubarb What to do with this out-of-season variety Gluten-free eating Great gluten-free recipes and advice for coeliacs Grow your own Sophie Grigson shares her tips for growing and cooking veg Healthy eating Steer clear of the fatty foods and set a course for flavour Homemade bread Rise to the challenge of baking your own bread at home Honey Add some sweetness to your life and your cooking Indian essentials Make your own authentic Indian feast Mangoes Enjoy the sweetness and succulence of this magical fruit Marinades Jazz up meat and fish with a simple yet tasty marinade Marmalade There are lots of creative ways to cook with this preserve Middle Eastern food Discover a wealth of new flavours Miso Add a deeply savoury, rich intensity to your cooking Mussels These molluscs are cheap, quick and delicious Mustard A closer look at this delicious and fiery condiment Oats There's more to oats than a Scottish breakfast	Offal Find out more about eating 'nose-to-tail' Olive oil Get the most from this indispensable oil Parmesan Sybil Kapoor counts the ways to savour the flavour Pick-your-own farms Buy the freshest produce and do your bit for the environment Picnics Discover the key to creating the perfect summer feast Picnic recipes We can't promise sunshine, but we can suggest a great menu Potatoes Baked, mashed, boiled or fried, the British spud suits them all Pumpkins They're more than just Halloween lanterns Roasts Serving up a proper roast is all a matter of timing Soups Pack all your vitamins into a bowl of homemade soup Springtime food Nigel Slater shares his seasonal thoughts and recipes Strawberries Indulge yourself with glorious English strawberries Summer ices Chill out in summer with ice cream, sorbet and granita Summer food Nigel Slater’s breezy recipes and sunshine flavours Tea A comprehensive guide to the nation's favourite brew Tomatoes Enjoy a taste of sunshine with the ultimate summer ingredient Whisky A guide to whisky styles and how best to enjoy them Wild mushrooms Foraging tips to enjoy fungi without fear Winter ingredients Nigel Slater gives seasonal recipes using wintry produce

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