Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives - mop up the goodness with bread
This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party
A combination of cooked and smoked salmon, hot-smoked salmon, stuffed eggs and cucumber, yogurt and dill salad makes the ideal al fresco sharer for friends
The fillings for your sandwiches are baked into the bread here, making this an easy picnic option. To make it veggie, look for a vegetarian pesto
Homemade relish and mayo make this prime cut baguette extra special
Maximise the flavour of a succulent whole chicken by cooking the croutons in the same tray and using the juices for a dressing
Use seasonal tomatoes in different colours, shapes and sizes and sprinkle basil to give this side salad a dazzling finish
Use a packet bread mix to roll up individual pizza buns filled with tomato, basil, mozzarella and pepperoni
Packed with oven-roasted aubergines, courgettes, peppers and onions, this tart makes a great centrepiece for a picnic or al fresco lunch
You know these squidgy chocolate cake squares with orange zest are going to be good!
Reach for a refreshing hit of nostalgia with this citrus ice - allow to slowly melt so it can be sucked up through a straw
For the ultimate transportable sandwich, hollow out a French stick and fill with tuna, olives, anchovies and eggs
A true taste of summer, serve this fruity punch with fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange and strawberries
Create a wonderfully refreshing alcohol-free summer spritz with only four ingredients - make as spicy as you like
Individual portions will save fights over the biggest slice of this creamy ricotta pud with fruity compote
Chargrill red and yellow peppers until blackened, peel and serve sliced with Mediterranean flavours
Take the blueprint of Coronation chicken, omit the meat and add pasta and you have a fresh fusion side dish
Marinate your chops with ginger, lemon, chilli and cumin then chargrill until juicy in the middle
A sophisticated quiche, rippled with salmon slices, goat's cheese and dill
Try to use Jersey royals in this healthy take on a picnic classic then swap the mayo for honey mustard vinaigrette
These craggy bread buns use bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast - serve with plenty of butter or top with soft cheese
This thick, traditional Spanish omelette is bulked out with new potatoes and flavoured with herbs
