Easy summer recipes for effortless entertaining

Summer is undeniably the season for entertaining. The arrival of good weather brings with it long lunches and dinner parties. With the sunny season in full swing, it's the perfect time to embrace seasonal flavours and fresh produce. Summer isn't just about salads! Think zesty cacio e pepe, creamy roasted cauliflower and light, airy blueberry cake. Try these delicious recipes for your next summer soirée or barbecue.

Shop seasonal produce at Fresh Sensations, Chermside Butcher & Grill, Chermside Fish Market, Coles or Woolworths. Freshen up your cookware, servingware and dinnerware at Wheel & Barrow, David Jones, Myer, House, Kmart or Target.

Sides & salads

Roast cauliflower & chimichurri

A whole roasted head of cauliflower served on lemon myrtle chimichurri, this dish is enough to set a table in awe of its beauty and flavour. The lemon myrtle is the hero flavour in this herbaceous, spicy sauce. Paired with the creamy roasted cauli, this is a dish that the whole family will absolutely love! View recipe here >

Tray roast sweet potato and eggplant

Not only is this tray roast sweet potato and eggplant with crispy chickpeas & spiced yoghurt perfect for entertaining, it also offers an abundance of healthy carbs and flavour. View recipe here >

Grilled peach panzanella salad

Sweet peaches, seeded mustard and fresh basil go into this delicious panzanella salad recipe. Easy-to-make and a worthy centrepiece. View recipe here >

Extra creamy hummus

The creamiest hummus you’ll ever have, made using just a few basic ingredients! The special trick is to cook the chickpeas with baking soda until they’re extremely soft! You won’t ever have to buy hummus again. View recipe here >

Mains

Fish souvlaki & tzatziki

There is something extra delicious and fun about food cooked on skewers, especially fish. The addition of Delcado avocado in the tzatziki is a natural fit alongside tangy yoghurt, garlic, cucumber, and mint. It also makes a great dip with some crisp pita and fresh vegetables. View recipe here >

Image credit: @delcadoavocados

Lemon myrtle cacio e pepe pici pasta

If you thought cacio e pepe couldn’t get any better, try adding just a touch of lemon myrtle. It's the perfect twist to this classic dish – complementing the bite of the pepper to absolute perfection. View recipe here >

Grilled chicken skewers with fennel & zucchini slaw

As the weather gets warmer, the food gets fresher! These grilled chicken skewers with fennel, zucchini and herb slaw are perfect for summer barbecues. View recipe here >

Dessert

Vegan lemon blueberry olive oil cake

Try this easy one bowl, vegan lemon blueberry cake which uses only 7 ingredients! This cake is fluffy, has the perfect crumb and isn't too sweet. View recipe here >

Lemon myrtle ricotta cake

Lemon myrtle pairs perfectly with the richness of the ricotta and pastry in this traditional Italian-style cooked cheesecake. It provides a glorious cut through without overpowering the subtlety of the ricotta. View recipe here >

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