Al fresco recipes

Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives - mop up the goodness with bread

This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party

A combination of cooked and smoked salmon, hot-smoked salmon, stuffed eggs and cucumber, yogurt and dill salad makes the ideal al fresco sharer for friends

The fillings for your sandwiches are baked into the bread here, making this an easy picnic option. To make it veggie, look for a vegetarian pesto

Homemade relish and mayo make this prime cut baguette extra special

Maximise the flavour of a succulent whole chicken by cooking the croutons in the same tray and using the juices for a dressing

Use seasonal tomatoes in different colours, shapes and sizes and sprinkle basil to give this side salad a dazzling finish

The perfect fruity dessert for last minute al fresco dining - and it's fat-free too!

Use a packet bread mix to roll up individual pizza buns filled with tomato, basil, mozzarella and pepperoni

Try this savoury mix on crackers, in sandwiches or spread on toast and grill

Packed with oven-roasted aubergines, courgettes, peppers and onions, this tart makes a great centrepiece for a picnic or al fresco lunch

You know these squidgy chocolate cake squares with orange zest are going to be good!

Reach for a refreshing hit of nostalgia with this citrus ice - allow to slowly melt so it can be sucked up through a straw

For the ultimate transportable sandwich, hollow out a French stick and fill with tuna, olives, anchovies and eggs

A true taste of summer, serve this fruity punch with fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange and strawberries

Create a wonderfully refreshing alcohol-free summer spritz with only four ingredients - make as spicy as you like

Individual portions will save fights over the biggest slice of this creamy ricotta pud with fruity compote

Chargrill red and yellow peppers until blackened, peel and serve sliced with Mediterranean flavours

Take the blueprint of Coronation chicken, omit the meat and add pasta and you have a fresh fusion side dish

Marinate your chops with ginger, lemon, chilli and cumin then chargrill until juicy in the middle

A sophisticated quiche, rippled with salmon slices, goat's cheese and dill

Try to use Jersey royals in this healthy take on a picnic classic then swap the mayo for honey mustard vinaigrette

These craggy bread buns use bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast - serve with plenty of butter or top with soft cheese

This thick, traditional Spanish omelette is bulked out with new potatoes and flavoured with herbs