10 dishes to feed your friends

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 40 mins 1 tbsp olive oil6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into large chunks2 tbsp piri-piri seasoning1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed350g bas

This is a no-effort dish with only 20 minutes prep, just right for cooking on a warm day when you might not want to spend too much time in the kitchen. ■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 4 hrs 10 mins 2

Low-maintenance plates packed with punchy flavours? We’ve sorted your midweek eating schedule with these five easy-to-pull-together summer suppers

This speedy dish gets a spicy flavour boost from a shop-bought marinade and a fresh pineapple complement. SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS ✱ 4tbsp jerk paste ✱ 3tbsp olive oil ✱ 1 large cauliflower,

This zingy sauce doubles up as a marinade and a dressing. It’s a staple of Brazilian barbecue, and goes well with any grilled meat. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATING COOK 25-30 MINS ✱ 550g piece

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...