Danish smørrebrød, Vietnamese salad rolls, scotch eggs – the 20 best recipes for outdoor dining | Food

A easy outdoor eating feast. Perfect for you, for friends, for family. For the Jubilee weekend if the weather holds. Outdoor recipes to mix and match, eat together anywhere. Presentation of smørrebrød by Trine Hahnemann, summer rolls by Uyen Luu, sun salad by Yasmin Khan. There’s Nathan Outlaw’s grilled mackerel, Tom Kerridge’s pork burgers and Samin Nosrat’s kufte skewers. To finish: Simon Hopkinson’s currant pie or Nigel Slater’s succulent ice cream sandwiches. Maybe bring some sunscreen, just in case.

Open-faced sandwiches can be topped with anything, but seasonal ingredients such as radishes, pea shoots, new potatoes, and tomatoes have the best flavors.

Filled with fresh leaves and herbs, plus Vietnamese specialties such as pork or shrimp, these rolls can be as simple or as inventive as you want.

The perfect outdoor snack, this recipe has a mild, self-saucy yolk and the deep flavor of black pudding studded sausage meat.

Mackerel is one of the best barbecued fish, and a salad of zesty citrus, chilli and mild fennel is the perfect accompaniment.

Perfect for picnics or packed lunches, the freshness of cucumber yogurt adds zest to the meat of the lentil filling

Inspired by the rich summer produce of Cyprus, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes and halloumi cheese combine to bring sunshine to a plate

French toast topped with sweet tomatoes and melty cheese, this Italian street food combines rustic simplicity and indulgence

A great make-ahead dish, marinate the chicken for up to 48 hours for a surprisingly mild delicate flavor

Crunchy peanuts, vibrant tomatoes, crispy shallots and garlic – a real zinger to a summer salad

Plenty of olive oil is key to releasing the sweet nuttiness of this vegetable. The result is deliciously delicious

There are many variations of this tasty Middle Eastern meatball, but they are all simple to put together and perfect for a barbecue.

A refreshing summer salad with extra layers of flavor from olives, chili and herbs

No barbecue is complete without a burger, and the garlicky seasoning of these pork meats gives a savory French twist.

A tasty cornucopia of rice salad that can incorporate almost any ingredient from the cupboard and vegetables hiding in your fridge.

A fresh, summery pie that will make a tasty main attraction for any picnic. Cut into slices for packed lunches

Herb-Spiced Shrimp with an Easy Chilli Chutney – mouth-watering flavors that combine our Afghan and Guyanese food heritages

Inspired by a beloved Jerusalem restaurant dish, charring brings out the fantastic flavors of eggplant

A sensational cake that is dipped in cardamom spiced milk, bake it in a foil container, give everyone a spoon and get stuck in it

Easy homemade ice cream sandwiched between freshly baked citrus cookies – sit back in the sun and enjoy

Nothing says summer like gooseberries, and this classic pie works beautifully in any outdoor setting.