There’s something about summer that invites us outside – onto balconies, stoops, gardens, and lawns — where meals feel brighter and cooking becomes wonderfully simple. This season is all about light plates that don’t weigh you down: crisp salads piled high with fresh produce, unfussy braai sides that bring colour to the table, and beautifully grilled fish that tastes like sunshine.
Whether you’re hosting friends or easing into an easy weeknight dinner outdoors, these recipes celebrate relaxed flavours and effortless cooking. Think fresh, vibrant, and made for long afternoons that fade into warm evenings.
Baby marrow and asparagas rice salad
Baby marrow & asparagus rice salad
Honey, lime and ginger chicken espetada
Honey, lime and ginger chicken espetada
No carb mushroom pizza
Peppers stuffed with pistachio-harissa couscous
Thai beef salad with lime dressing
Spaghetti with chilli, garlic and clams
Rainbow Bowl
Barley Waldorf Salad
Chicken burgers with hummus and a fennel, celery and orange slaw
Chicken burgers with hummus and a fennel, celery and orange slaw
