Confit Cherry Tomato and Ricotta Toasts

Capture the best of summer with this perfect recipe that can be enjoyed any time of year. Prepare a topping made from local greenhouse cherry tomatoes, thyme and garlic, concentrating the flavours by confiting them in oil. It’s a maximum of flavour but with minimal prep work.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Burratina

At our Café RICARDO restaurants, when the warm weather arrives, we immediately start cooking with strawberries and rhubarb. This fruity pair is perfect in this salad, where the sweetness of one balances the acidity of the other. Served with burratina and drizzled with a chamomile dressing, this share-worthy starter is perfect for marking the beginning of summer.

Lime and Guava Margarita Pitcher

Celebrate the arrival of the warm weather in good company, along with this cocktail served in a pitcher. This recipe revisits the classic Mexican drink and highlights lime, tequila, triple sec, guava soda (which gives it a lovely pink hue) and salt, which enhances all the flavours. It’s perfect for those warm summer nights.

Pico de Gallo

This salsa recipe, made from fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapeño peppers, cilantro and lime, is the perfect accompaniment for many dishes, from a taco topping to a dip for corn chips. Extremely fresh, this classic Mexican condiment is quick and easy to make.