Summer Ideas
Tom Kerridge Cooks Italy
20/04/2026
Types of tomatoes
M&S is the home of the best tomatoes in Britain. Discover our exclusive Isle of Wight varieties, and put them to delicious use in our easy recipe ideas.
Best tomatoes
16/04/2026
Best chip and dip combos
Level-up your snack game this summer with our must-try selection of epic dips, from fully loaded showstoppers to homemade family favourites.
Best dips guide
07/04/2026
Ready, set, picnic!
Pack up the hamper with all your favourite picky bits – we’re talking crowd-pleasing snacks, irresistible dips and next-level picnic recipes to impress your pals. Whether you’re heading to the park, the beach or your own back garden, we’ll show you how to set the scene and pick up everything you need in store.
Click to find inspiration
26/03/2026
What is hot sauce and how to use it
Give your family's favourite dishes a boost with our new range of Flamin’ Fruit Hawwwt Sauces — crafted to dial up the heat and flavour and tap into the trend for all things 'fricy'. Plus, read all about what hot sauce is, and how to use it, with our handy guide.
Hot sauce guide
02/06/2026
How to barbecue chicken
Fire up the grill this summer with our top tips for barbecuing chicken. From marinades and seasonings, to grill times and cut choices - you'll find it all here.
Barbecue chicken guide
07/04/2026
How to grill, according to Tom Kerridge
Prepare to up your barbecue game with a little help from superstar chef, Tom Kerridge. Discover Tom's collaboration with M&S Collection for our exclusive new grill range, available in the Foodhall. Plus, level-up your barbecue feast with Tom's guide to grilling meat, barbecue menu ideas and more.
Tom Kerridge grilling guide
08/04/2026
Grazing board ideas
Our grazing board ideas are guaranteed to create a crowd-pleasing spread. See how to make a grazing board, and be inspired with our easy ideas and top picks from the Foodhall.
Build your board
13/04/2026
12 store cupboard flavour-boosters
Want an easy way to elevate your midweek meals? Discover our senior food editor's top go-to Foodhall flavour-boosters ingredients to add to your pantry, plus quick and easy recipe ideas for how to use them.
See the top 12
08/04/2026
How to host a tapas night
From crisp croquetas and patatas bravas to tortilla, fiery garlic prawns and jamon, look to the flavours of Spain to create the ultimate tapas night feast at home. Discover our top tapas ideas, with sizzling Spanish recipes and picky bits to try from the Foodhall.
Tapas food ideas
12/08/2026
What is the Mediterranean diet?
Take a trip along the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, one meal at a time, with our guide to this light and fresh way of eating. Find plenty of recipe inspiration for quick and easy dinners that pack in sunshine flavours.
Take a look
08/04/2026
How to make potato salad
Level up your next barbecue with a side of homemade potato salad. See how to make a quick and easy potato salad, plus our favourite ingredients to spice things up.
See the recipes
07/04/2026
What to eat during exam season
With exam season in full swing, our nutrition experts are on hand to help with some top tips on the best study snacks to eat during exam season, from quick bites to balanced dishes to keep you fuelled while revising.
Study snacks
10/04/2026
Best salad dressing ideas
Liven up your lunchtime with one of our vibrant salad dressing ideas. See how to make classic creamy Caesar, a light Greek dressing, and more. Plus, discover the best dressings to pick up from the Foodhall with our round-up of top picks.
Shake it up
10/04/2026
Why you need to try boxed and canned wine
Forget everything you thought you knew about wine in a can or pouch. They can offer excellent quality, value and convenience. Find out more about this growing wine trend and see the best boxed and canned wines to try.
Tell me more
17/06/2026
Foods for watching tennis
Game, set, serve up something special. From refreshing drinks and easy sharing platters to seasonal strawberries and cream desserts, discover everything you need to keep you going from first serve to match point.
Ready, set, serve
24/06/2026
Best strawberries and cream recipes
Celebrate fresh summer flavours with a bowl of plump, juicy strawberries and silky smooth cream. Find more ways to enjoy this classic combo with our recipe ideas from tropical drinks to no-bake desserts. Plus, must-try strawberries-and-cream combos to try in the Foodhall.
Game, set, snack
26/05/2026
Football food ideas
Get set for an epic summer of sport with our match-day ready inspiration, from a sharing spread of football game snacks to next-level pizzas, drinks and winning recipes.
Match-day food
28/07/2025
Best wines to pair with barbecue food
Fire up the grill this summer and see what to pair with those barbecue classics like steak, burgers, sausages, and more. Our wine experts weigh in on the best wines to serve at your next al fresco feast.
Wine and barbecue pairings