Alfresco Dining Recipes

Lockdown restrictions are finally starting to ease, just in time for lighter evenings and warmer weather! As we meet outdoors in parks and gardens, there’s never been a better time for eating alfresco. Here is a selection of fantastic recipes made for eating outdoors – featuring everything from portable salads to BBQ delights!

BBQ British asparagus with feta and beetroot dressing

Bright pink beetroot dressing and fresh green asparagus not only look beautiful together but taste amazing with creamy feta and zingy mint, in this stellar veggie BBQ dish.

BBQ Mexican sweet potatoes with British asparagus

Cooking the sweet potatoes directly on hot BBQ coals lends a delightful smokiness to this dish, making it a vegan BBQ winner.

Beetroot and Goats cheese tart

This beautiful tart is surprisingly easy to make and travels well, perfect for an impromptu picnic in the park!

Beetroot hummus

Beetroot not only turns hummus bright pink but adds a layer of sweet earthiness too!

British asparagus, shallot and mozzarella focaccia

Focaccia is the perfect picnic food – portable, impressive and utterly delicious! The addition of asparagus, shallot and mozzarella makes this one extra special.

Celery Matchstick Ceasar Salad

This healthy twist on a Caesar salad has crunch from the celery and baguette croutons, protein from the succulent chicken breasts and a punchy dressing of lemon, anchovies and garlic.

Cheese, celery and walnut scones with parsley butter

Tasty and moreish, bring these scones as your alfresco dining contribution and everyone will be wowed!

Crunchy Asian Kilner jar salad

This tasty Asian inspired salad packs a real crunch thanks to the celery, radishes, spring onions and Chinese leaf lettuce.

French radish sandwich

An open-faced sandwich of butter, radishes and fresh herbs is a French countryside breakfast tradition. This recipe gives it a modern twist using soft cheese topped with radishes instead.

Isle of Wight tomato, shallot and avocado salad with lime and chilli dressing

This quick and easy vegan salad combines loads of delicious flavours. Using a variety of tomatoes in different colours, shapes and sizes makes for a dazzling finish.

Isle of Wight tomato lunchbox tarts

These lovely, individual tarts filled with slow roasted Isle of Wight Tomatoes, pesto and mozzarella are a delightful picnic main event.

Paysan Breton, pancetta and vegetable frittata

An indulgent, cheesy frittata packed full of pancetta and vegetables. Tastes even better cold the next day as part of a picnic!

Shallot, sweet potato and halloumi burgers

A BBQ isn’t complete without a burger – and this veggie burger is a real showstopper!

Chargrilled Summer vegetables with shallot dressing

Fire up the grill for a sizzling good grilled vegetable platter. These grilled vegetables make a great side dish or on their own as a meatless main.