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Lamb cutlets with romesco and sweet-and-sour grapes

Spice-rubbed lamb chops, scorched over hot coals, piled onto a smoky romesco dip and brightened with pickled grapes make a mouthwatering main. Just bring plenty of flatbreads for scooping up any leftover dip

Recipe by Helen Graves

40 mins. plus pickling and marinating

Serves: 4-6

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Summer vegetable briam

A summery take on roast vegetables, Greek-style. Bursting with seasonal flavours, it’s great with a stifado or on its own tossed with some orzo

Recipe by Nadine Brown

1 hr 30 mins

Serves: 6-8

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Salsa verde chicken mayo sandwiches

A staple at any picnic spread, sandwiches must be able to stand the test of time. Here, shredded chicken is coated in a herby, flavour-packed mayo, then stuffed into rustic ciabatta.

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

45 mins, plus cooling

Serves: 6

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Strawberry, rosé and balsamic granita

Fruity rosé and juicy strawberries form the base of this refreshing summer dessert for grown-ups, with balsamic vinegar bringing a lovely sweet sharpness and a gorgeous deep colour

Recipe by Spencer Lengsfield

15 mins, plus macerating and freezing

Serves: 8

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Cucumber 'sandwich' chilled white soup

This chilled offering is spot on for a warm alfresco setting

Recipe by Nadine Brown

25 mins, plus soaking and chilling

Serves: 8

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Peach, fennel and hazelnut salad with crispy sage

The perfect option for an alfresco lunch in the sun – serve it with crunchy bread as a meal on its own, or as a delicious side for grilled pork chops or barbecued chicken

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

15 mins

Serves: 4-6

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All-american ribs with sticky bourbon glaze

The ultimate in barbecue food, sticky ribs always go down well at a party. Serve with some griddled corn and plenty of napkins! Any leftover barbecue sauce is also great with burgers and chicken.

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

1 hr 45 mins, plus 2 hrs' marinating

Serves: 6

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Rainbow summer rolls

Using vegetable juice to create colourful noodles is a fun foodie project for the summer. For children with a particular palate, try swapping the filling for prawns, fruits or cheese. All are deliciously dippable

Recipe by Nadine Brown

1 hr 5 mins

Makes: 8

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Gazpacho

Open a bottle of rioja and tuck into this refreshing Spanish classic

Recipe by Nadine Brown

40 mins, plus resting, straining and chilling

Serves: 6

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