Melissa thompson’s fire feast

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

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

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

■ 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

Enjoy a weekend get-together with these delicious shareable favourites

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