LAZY DAYS & BEACH BLANKETS

We all look forward to the sunny weather when we can get the barbecue going, prepare a picnic basket or enjoy dinner under the stars. Lazy Days and Beach Blankets celebrates the joy of easting alfresco with friends and provides inspiration with evocative images of barbecue scenes, lunches on a Mediterranean terrace and tables beautifully set for relaxed entertaining. For a quick bite or accompaniment to the barbecue, Snacks & Sides will provide plenty of ideas ? try a Hot Crusty loaf Filled with Mozzarella, Salami and Tomato or Black Olive Paste. Mixed Mushroom Frittata and Chicken Caesar Wraps make perfect Hamper food. When it baking outside, what we naturally crave is a cool, crisp, refreshing salad. Choose from favourite Salade Nicoise or Provencal Tomatoes, which will transport you from your back garden to a sun-drenched balcony overlooking sunflower fields. What better way to spend a summer's day than cooking up a storm on the Barbecue? Sesame-crusted Marlin and Beet Burgers will make you wish every day was barbecue day! And vegetarians will love Ember-roasted Potatoes. There are plenty of delightful recipes to choose from in the Main Courses chapter. Whether you?re after easy Crab Spaghetti with Chilli Mussels or impressive Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Loaf, you?ll be spoilt for choice. Fruit tarts and ice cream are true summer Desserts, so why not tuck into a bowl of Toasted Coconut Ice Cream or a generous slice of heavenly Apricot Tart? You?re sure to find something to make you glad to be outdoors. Finally, no alfresco meal Would be complete without the familiar sound of ice cubes clinking in a glass. A long Drinck of Ginger Lemonade or a Raspberry Rickey will help you see in a balmy summer's evening.