Danish smørrebrød, Vietnamese salad rolls, scotch eggs – the 20 best recipes for eating outdoors

  • 5/30/2022
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Afeast of easy outdoor eating. Perfect for you, for friends, for family. For the Jubilee weekend if the weather holds. Alfresco recipes to be maybe mixed and matched, eaten together anywhere. Presenting smørrebrød from Trine Hahnemann, summer rolls from Uyen Luu, a sunshine salad from Yasmin Khan. There’s Nathan Outlaw’s barbecued mackerel, Tom Kerridge’s pork burgers and Samin Nosrat’s kufte kebabs. To finish: Simon Hopkinson’s gooseberry pie or Nigel Slater’s luscious ice-cream sandwiches. Perhaps bring sunscreen, just in case. Summer smørrebrød by Trine Hahnemann (pictured above) Open sandwiches can be topped with anything, but seasonal ingredients such as radishes, pea shoots, new potatoes and tomatoes have the best flavours Fresh salad rolls by Uyen Luu Filled with fresh leaves and herbs, plus Vietnamese specialities such as pork or prawns, these rolls can be as simple or as inventive as you like Scotch eggs by Calum Franklin The perfect outdoor snack, this recipe has a soft, self-saucing yolk and the deep flavour of black pudding-studded sausage meat Nathan Outlaw’s barbecued mackerel with fennel, red onion and orange salad Mackerel is one of the best fish to barbecue, and a salad of zingy citrus, chilli and sweet fennel is the perfect accompaniment Joe Woodhouse’s curried lentil and spring green hand pies Perfect for picnics or packed lunches, the freshness of the cucumber yoghurt adds a zing to the meatiness of the lentil filling Yasmin Khan’s sunshine salad Inspired by the bounty of Cyprus’s summer produce, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes and halloumi cheese combine to make sunshine on a plate Scaccia – Sicilian lasagne bread by Ben Tish Golden bread layered with sweet tomatoes and melting cheese, this Italian street food combines rustic simplicity with delicious indulgence Chicken shish in sweet confit garlic marinade by Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich A great dish to make ahead, marinade the chicken for up to 48 hours for a surprisingly sweet delicate flavour Khayan jin thee thoke – tomato and crunchy peanut salad by Rangoon Sisters Amy Chung and Emily Chung Crunchy peanuts, vibrant tomatoes, moreish crispy shallots and garlic – a real zinger of a summer salad Slow-cooked courgettes with mint, chilli and almonds by Letitia Clark Lots of olive oil is the key to unlocking the sweet nuttiness of this vegetable. The result is luxuriously delicious Samin Nosrat’s kufte kebabs There are many variations of this tasty Middle-Eastern meatball, but they are all simple to put together and perfect for a barbecue Watermelon with fried halloumi and za’atar by Sami Tamimi A refreshing summer salad with added layers of flavour from olives, chilli and herbs Tom Kerridge’s pork burgers with sauce gribiche and burnt onions No barbecue is complete without a burger, and the garlic seasoning of these pork ones gives a tasty French twist Joe Trivelli’s insalata di riso al mare A tasty cornucopia of a rice salad that can incorporate almost any store-cupboard ingredient and vegetables lurking in your fridge Nigel Slater’s pea, herb and mozzarella pie A fresh, summery pie that will make a tasty main attraction for any picnic. Cut into slices for packed lunches Grilled chilli, coriander and lime king prawn ‘nacos’ by Cue Point’s Mursal Saiq and Joshua Moroney Herby spicy prawns with an easy chilli chutney – mouthwatering flavours that combine our Afghan and Guyanese food heritages Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich’s whole burnt aubergine with charred egg yolk, tahini and chilli sauce Inspired by a beloved dish from a Jerusalem restaurant, the charring brings out the fantastic flavours of the aubergine Ravneet Gill’s ras malai cake A sensational cake that is soaked in cardamom-spiced milk, bake it in a foil container, give everyone a spoon and get stuck in Nigel Slater’s orange and lemon ice-cream sandwiches An easy homemade ice-cream sandwiched between freshly baked citrussy biscuits – sit in the sun and enjoy Simon Hopkinson’ gooseberry pie Nothing says summer more than gooseberries, and this classic pie works beautifully in any outdoor setting

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