Fire up the barbie!

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

Serves 4Prep time 15 minCook time 30 min Every Mediterranean country has its own recipes for using up stale bread – in Spain migas reigns supreme. A pile of chunky breadcrumbs fried in plenty of oil w

■ 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 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

If you’re hosting this summer, ditch the plates and serve some knockout handheld food instead. These little pockets of flavour are all really easy to prepare and eminently shareable