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The 4th of July is nearly here - bringing with it a time to pause, enjoy the sunshine, and gather with the people closest to us. Whether you’re hosting, heading to a friend’s, or keeping things relaxed at home, it’s a moment to slow down and share generous plates of good food.
Of course, while a beautifully laid table sounds wonderful, we know it can sometimes feel like a lot to pull together. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few flavour-packed, straightforward recipes, it’s easy to create something that looks and tastes special, without spending hours in the kitchen. Think colourful summer salads, velvety dips made for sharing, smoky grills and bright tarts piled high with caramelised, roasted veg, and something sweet to finish.
To help make things simple - and delicious - we’ve gathered some of our favourite easy recipes for the 4th of July. So you can spend less time prepping and more time enjoying the day with family and friends.
This moreish miso & butter bean dip featured in our Salad Project partnership, and we'd love to share it with you, our amazing community. It’s perfect in a salad (search for the “Super Green Salad Bowl” on our app or website), with crudités or spread on toast.
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This vibrant, crowd-pleasing salad is a textural delight and perfect for any gathering. Avocado is featured chopped in the salad and blitzed through the sauce, adding an extra creamy element.
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This vibrant pasta salad looks and tastes like sunshine on a plate. The creamy tofu-based sauce is made with turmeric, lemon and mustard; then tossed with pasta, yellow peppers and sweetcorn — full of flavour and ready in 20 minutes. Bellissimo!
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Looking for a showstopper salad to impress your friends? This salad is both a feast for the eyes and seriously flavoursome. It’s packed full of earthy root vegetables, crunchy hazelnuts, refreshing cucumber and an incredibly creamy dressing — we can’t get enough of it at the Deliciously Ella office at the moment!
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This week we’ve revisited a well-loved DE recipe and given it a glow-up! Not only does it look vibrant and impressive, it tastes incredible too. It’s full of amazing flavours and textures, and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
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Creamy, crunchy, sweet and spicy, this speedy salad has it all. Sweet roasted tomatoes, crunchy sourdough, fresh basil and butter beans are layered onto a bed of creamy, garlicky yoghurt, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic and a sprinkling of chilli flakes.
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Looking for a super easy recipe to impress your friends and family? This roasted aubergine dish ticks all the boxes. Not only does it look amazing, it can be prepped ahead of time, so when you’re ready, all you need to do is assemble it. Delicious on its own or served as part of a larger mezze of salads, hummus and flatbreads.
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We’re completely obsessed with this salad at the moment. Garlicky roasted squash, red rice, sesame and leafy greens come together to delivery plenty of plant protein, fibre and goodness. The crispy garlic and chilli dressing is sweet, tangy and just a little bit fiery. It’s also a brilliant one for meal prep — the leftovers taste great the next day!
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Looking for a recipe to make for friends? This is it. These chipotle tacos are deliciously creamy, spicy, and packed with flavour. They’re guaranteed to be a huge hit. Plus, they’re actually very easy to make. You slowly roast the tofu and mushrooms with shallots and chipotle until crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, before piling the mix into hot tacos with fresh avocado, creamy coriander slaw and lime juice.
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Just 4 simple steps and you’ve got yourself a bowl of comfort! Cherry tomatoes, black beans and sweet potato are simmered with warming cumin, chilli flakes, garlic and ginger. The final flavour kick comes from the tang of lime juice, creamy coconut yoghurt and umami miso paste.
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These burgers are the best for a lunch or dinner in the sun. The flavour from the coriander, sun-dried tomatoes and chickpeas is amazing and they taste delicious piled high with lettuce, red onion and sriracha sauce. If you've got any left over, they're perfect with lunch the next day.
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Impress friends and family with this simple rustic galette. Topped with sweet cherry tomatoes, seasonal courgettes and a layer of pesto, it makes for the perfect summer lunch.
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This simple, speedy paella is made with just a handful of everyday ingredients and punches above its weight when it comes to nutrition. It’s a great source of fibre, protein and essential minerals like iron and zinc. We think you might find yourself making this on repeat!
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This is such a fun recipe to serve at a weekend lunch or dinner party. The soft, gooey aubergine pairs perfectly with the mix of onion, spices and garlic. We love to serve ours in mini burger buns, but lettuce leaves would also work really well.
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These gooey dark chocolate and cherry cookies are the ultimate treat for when you need a bit of indulgence. They’re bursting with tangy dried cherries, golden oats, smooth dark chocolate and just the right amount of sea salt. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Soft, gooey, chocolatey, and deliciously simple. This is a little slice of heaven and the tastiest way to use up those really ripe bananas. Simply combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pop in the oven. Swap walnuts for pecans if you prefer, or your favourite nuts will work just as well.
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These peanut butter cookie dough bites are rich, gooey and completely delicious. The base is made from a blend of soft dates, oats and peanut butter, with the dark chocolate chips adding a great crunch. It’s then topped in a rich chocolate icing made from cacao powder and dates. We love to cut them into little bites and enjoy them throughout the week.
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