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Jamie Oliver's veggie burger and these 5 recipes will be your summer menu go-tos

Plus there are 40 more of his recipes right this way...

Plus there are 40 more of his recipes right this way...

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Lucky for us, warmer weather coincides with the arrival of Jamie Oliver to CBC! You can now stream over 150 hours of the celebrity chef's shows and specials, including Jamie's 30 Minute Meals, Jamie's Super Food, Jamie & Jimmy's Food Fight Club, and more. Dozens of his show recipes are also now available for mealtime-musts and endless inspiration — including our favourites for summertime.

For hot temps, patio dining, and all the fresh produce we can get our hands on, we've rounded up the six Jamie Oliver recipes we'll be relying on heavily. They feature loads of colourful veggies, are the perfect place for those bunches of fresh herbs to end up and, of course, there's the essential summer veggie burger.

Beautiful Veggie Burger

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Burgers are synonymous with summer. Pair this one with Jamie Oliver's crispy onion rings and homemade vegan mayo for a delicious, veg-filled meal.

Sizzling Moroccan-Style Prawns with Fluffy Couscous & Rainbow Salsa

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This meal of protein-packed prawns smothered in a punchy marinade comes together in only 20 minutes. Plus, it calls for loads of colourful seasonal veg, and plenty of fresh herbs.  

Whole Baked Salmon in Salt with Homemade Basil Mayo & Chili Salsa

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Lemon, fennel and herbs galore make this salt-crusted salmon a showstopper of a meal. Perfect for summertime entertaining, make this an al fresco feast and take your dinner party outdoors.

Skinny Carbonara with Smoky Bacon, Peas, Almonds & Basil

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Yes, we want summertime pasta. This lightened-up version of a creamy comfort food keeps all the flavour, and is the perfect place for fresh peas and all of that leftover basil.

Nigerian-Style Suya

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Enjoy these spicy beef skewers straight off the grill. All. Summer. Long. Paired with a seasonal salad, of course.

Baked Eggs in Popped Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Ricotta on Toast

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Loaded with tomatoes and fresh basil — one of our favourite summery duos — this protein packed eggs on toast makes a delicious breakfast, or a quick breakfast-for-dinner option when you don't feel like spending the evening cooking.