Picnics and bbqs

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

Entertain outdoors with our easy al fresco feast

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

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

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

Freshen up mealtimes with our filling, but lighter mains