Sunny Days & Easy Living : Relaxed Food To Enjoy Outdoors

Synopsis

Food always tastes better outside with The Barbecue often taking center stage. Why not try the Aromatic Pork Burger in Pita Bread or Spiked Shrimp with Lime and Chile Marinade? Accompaniments include Mango, Kiwi, and Cilantro Salsa and Chile Tomato Chutney as well as great salads and sides, such as Fennel and Orange Salad with Mint and Sesame Sweet Potato Packages. Families Outdoors features simple dishes for hungry hordes; try Pot Luck Summer Pasta; Caramelized Vegetable Tarte Tatin; and end with a Fruit Platter with Spiced Caramel. For Picnics, why not share a Roast Bell Pepper, Mozzarella, and Italian Cured Meat Focaccia Pie? For a cold feast, take along dips or a salad such as Herbed Lentil Salad with Hardcooked Eggs and Anchovies. Round off the meal with a slice of home-baked Pineapple and Thyme Loaf Cake. Enjoy Elegant Al Fresco dishes such as Fanned Steak with Arugula Cream or a Blueberry Frangipane Tart. Finally, ideas for cooling Drinks include Sparkling Iced Mint Tea.