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Best Drinks For Your Summer Barbecue

Seeking the perfect summer sundowner for eating al fresco? Read our drinks guide for sipping in the sunshine.

Sandwiches, salads, snacks – our all-time favourite recipes for eating outdoors.

Our readers share their most cherished recipes and memories of eating al fresco.

Enjoy longer, lighter days with four al fresco favourites, for an impressive garden party spread.

Say ciao to these Italian-inspired winners...

No messy fingers here – the choccy is hidden in the middle, so it’s a treat to be discovered and keeps mess to a minimum!

With enough protein here to fuel a rounders, football or frisbee-throwing filled day, this dish wins!

Is it a proper picnic if it doesn't include these classic snacks? Baked in buttery, flaky pastry, the surprise inside is a tasty meat switch.

Pile bright seasonal veggies into this all-time favourite egg ‘pie’ for a tasty midday hit at home, at work or on the go.

Think pasties made with pizza dough, wrapped around a hearty filling of ham and fresh veg and served with a tangy onion salad

This zesty refresher is so simple to make

Hassle-free herby seafood kebabs served with a tomato mayo for a delicious kick of heat