The mex factor

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

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

Fuss-free and full of flavour, these are the perfect dishes to share with family and friends on a summer’s day in the garden

Serves 6Prep time 15 min, plus 45 minsoaking Cook time 25 min • 500g live clams• 1 tbsp salt• 6 skinless hake fillets (around120g each)• 2 tbsp olive oil• Lemon wedges to serve• Steamed rice, boiled p

A shop-bought roasted chicken is a great summer cheat when it’s too hot to turn the oven on. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ No cook 1 roasted chicken2 thick slices ciabatta, sourdough or crusty white bre

PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 10 minutes SERVES 2 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 2 Clarence Court hen eggs ✔ 2 tbsp sesame seeds ✔ handful cherry tomatoes ✔ 2 spring onions ✔ 1 ripe avocado ✔ ½ lime, zest