At home in summer we tend to crave holiday foods such as marinated lamb with herby cous cous, chicken souvlaki with tzatziki, Moroccan lamb tagine or a classic seafood paella. Nothing brings back memories of Spanish holidays better than sharing a big pot of seafood paella with friends on the patio as the sun goes down, and this is a one-pot wonder; it is easy to make and requires little washing up afterwards.

Recipes for desserts such as tropical fruit salad with rum scented sabayon or bananas rolled in coconut with passion fruit syrup will transport you to a tropical beach, and classic favourites such as caramelised pear tarte tartin will always impress – serve yours with a fresh pistachio cr?me anglaise.

If you want simple recipes which are somewhat less formal, opt for chicken satay skewers, which are extremely easy to make and cook well on a barbecue. Accompany your barbecue food with a spicy marinade for an extra kick, this works brilliantly with red meat and chicken.

If days out are more your summer style, choose simple recipes which are suitable for picnics. Provencal classic nicoise salad with fresh seared tuna and quiche Lorraine are much more exciting than a ham sandwich! Zesty lemon drizzle cake is one of the most summery recipes for desserts and will be the highlight of any picnic hamper.

Although they sound sophisticated, these are all very simple recipes, ideal for outdoor entertaining in style. Online recipe resources are free, easy to follow and are sometimes accompanied by recipe videos which enable you to cook alongside a professional chef in your own home. Chefs who have taught in some of the best kitchens in the world are looking to share their simple recipes and passion for cooking with you at the best cooking school in London. If you cant make it to one of their fun themed classes, make the most of their knowledge by using the simple recipes they want to share, available on the London cooking schools website.

Latelier des Chefs is a London cooking school which hosts 250 cooking classes a month. Attend one of their classes for a fun and relaxed workshop with a professional chef, or if you cant make it, visit their website to browse hundreds of delicious al fresco dining recipes and recipe videos.

Recipes and recipe videos at Latelier des Chefs

There is no better way to celebrate England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland than by enjoying what Britons are most proud of; British food. If you are creating a feast to celebrate these special dates with a gathering of family and friends or even a whole street party, or if you just want some simple recipes to make everyday meals delicious, British food has something to offer everyone.

Make the most of British ingredients in June and July with simple recipes featuring fresh Scottish salmon, Welsh lamb, British beef and seasonal vegetables. Now is the perfect time to reduce air miles and support the mouth-watering ingredients which we are famous for.

Whether you are looking for classic or innovative, simple recipes and recipe videos will guide you, step-by-step, to delicious meals. Dont just search for a specific recipe using a search engine; they often result in unreliable recipes which may have been written by someone with no real knowledge of food and the recipe may not even have been tested. The best way to learn how to cook the best of British dishes is by using simple recipes and recipe videos provided as a free culinary resource from an established cooking school – or better still, learning to cook them in a cooking school!

Simple recipes for desserts, starters and main courses from professional cooking school chefs will have been tried and tested hundreds of times. Their best of British recipes will have been lovingly crafted and perfected before being shared online. Contrary to popular belief, chefs want to share their passion for great British dishes and ingredients!

Try classic potted shrimp with salmon and dill butter, a fresh asparagus, pea and broad bean salad with pine nuts and pancetta (ideal for spring), or learn how to cook recipes for desserts such as lemon posset with vanilla shortbread and minted raspberries. Impress your friends and family with simple gastropub recipes such as leg of rabbit with caramelised carrots, pan seared pigeon with warm Ratte potatoes or seared rump of lamb with pickled fennel and a pearl barley and wild garlic risotto. If you are planning to entertain a large group of people this summer watch a recipe video for mini Yorkshire puddings with rare roast beef – an ideal small buffet party food for your celebration of Britain. Or, for even more simple recipes, use their website to perfect your classic cottage pie.

Whether you are looking for advanced or simple recipes, and recipes for desserts, starters, main courses or buffet bites, a London cooking school with online recipes and recipe videos will have plenty of useful resources to enable you to cook the perfect meal. There is no more delicious way to celebrate being British!

Latelier des Chefs are a London-based cooking school offering best of British cooking classes throughout summer. Learn how to cook delicious recipes from professional chefs in one of their classes, or online through their extensive recipe and recipe video collection.

Simple recipes from professional chefs