Well there is little doubt that the return of the bright yellow orb in the sky will bring on a flurry of outdoor cooking and eating around the country, as we all take advantage of the change in weather. Actually I am sitting outside typing this at the moment, which is where I intend to stay all weekend if possible.
So what to eat over the weekend, are you going to get the barbecue fired up, or maybe just bring the meals from the kitchen to the garden table. Either way works just fine, but it you are grilling outside just make sure you allow enough time to get those coals ready for action, crispy and raw never being a good idea.
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| Barbecue ready to cook on |
I always find that it is nice to get the children involved in anything outdoors and cooking is no exception. That is not to say that leaving them in charge of the barbecue is a good idea, but they can certainly take part in much of the preparation, marinades, salsa and salads being just a few things which they are quite capable of managing with a little bit of supervision.
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| Quiche, kebabs, satay and crispy duck |
Actually there really is no limit as to what you can eat outdoors, but I guess most of us tend to go for a summer type of menu. We try all sorts of different things, home made flat breads for example are brilliant on the barbecue and the simplest of all breads to make. While the crispy duck in the picture was prepared indoors, before being laid out on the garden table, a great feast for the children.
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| Key Lime Pie |
Whatever you do though don't forget a nice, cooling dessert to finish off your outdoor meal with, if you have gone down the quiche route may I suggest you rustle up some meringues, you will have enough spare egg whites sitting around, and fill them with cream or crush them up and make an Eton Mess.
Anyway I hope you all get your fair allowance of sunshine this weekend and if you are eating outside, have a great time and enjoy yourselves.
Andy
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