Chefs with a taste for travel take a look back at the holiday-inspired dishes they most like to serve at this time of year...

<p>Summer holidays are great: whether you're jet-setting across the globe or just heading to the humble British seaside. But no matter where you are, the food you eat there will always remind you of your happy memories of your time exploring.</p><p>We chatted to three celebrity chefs about the delicious dishes that remind them of their summer holidays, from Middle Eastern moussaka to flavour-packed paella...</p><h2>THE HAIRY BIKERS' seafood paella</h2><p>Celeb chefs The Hairy Bikers say: ‘There are so many dishes that remind us of sunny times but <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/the-hairy-bikers-seafood-paella" target="_blank">a good paella</a> is our favourite. It brings back memories of our days in southern Spain, sampling spicy delights, and we love to recreate those delicious meals at home. Paella is a great crowd-pleaser &ndash; just plonk the pot on the table for everyone to help themselves. The best!&rsquo;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="hairy-bikers-seafood-paella-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/hairy-bikers-seafood-paella-web_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>ISAAC CAREW's prawn burgers</h2><p>The chef and Insta-star (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaaccarew/" target="_blank">@isaaccarew</a>) says: ‘Cooking with seafood evokes sunshine, salty air and great food, so <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/isaac-carew-prawn-burgers" target="_blank">this prawn burger</a> was an instant holiday hit when I served it at a party for friends last summer. With the sweet brioche bun, zingy mayo and herby prawn patty, it&rsquo;s a fresh take on the usual barbecue burger &ndash; and you won&rsquo;t be able to get enough of it.&rsquo;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="prawn-burger-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/prawn-burger-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Meliz Berg's veggie moussaka</h2><p>The Instagram chef (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/melizcooks/" target="_blank">@melizcooks</a>) says: ‘Growing up in a big Turkish Cypriot family meant summers were about mezes served with grilled meats and seafood. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/meliz-cooks-veggie-moussaka" target="_blank">This beautiful vegetarian moussaka</a> was &ndash; and still is &ndash; a firm favourite, as the layered sliced vegetables soak up all the delicious flavours of the lentil and mushroom ragu. It can be prepared in advance and is perfect for eating al fresco.&rsquo;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="meliz-moussaka-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/meliz-moussaka-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Have any of these summery recipes caught your fancy? Pick up everything you need <a href="https://groceries.asda.com" target="_blank">online</a>, or pop into your <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local store</a>.</em></p>

Summer on a plate: 3 dishes that remind chefs of their summer holidays

By ASDA Admin,30th July 2019

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