Picnic recipes

Keep summer entertaining simple with dishes you can pack and tote to wherever the crowds are gathering, whether it’s an Australia Day picnic by the sea or a lazy backyard bash.

William Meppem

Keep summer entertaining simple with dishes you can pack and tote to wherever the crowds are gathering, whether it’s an Australia Day picnic by the sea or a lazy backyard bash.

Yoghurt and almond cake with orange-caramel peaches and vanilla yoghurt

Yoghurt and almond cake with orange-caramel peaches and vanilla yoghurt

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Roast chicken, walnut and grape salad with blue cheese dressing

Roast chicken, walnut and grape salad with blue cheese dressing

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Fregola with caramelised tomato and rocket

Fregola with caramelised tomato and rocket

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Lemon and raspberry iced tea

Lemon and raspberry iced tea

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Olive, rosemary and parmesan focaccette

Olive, rosemary and parmesan focaccette

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Chilled pea and mint soup with garlic croûtons

Chilled pea and mint soup with garlic croûtons

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Cold roast beef fillet with tonnato sauce

Cold roast beef fillet with tonnato sauce

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