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
Yoghurt and almond cake with orange-caramel peaches and vanilla yoghurt
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Roast chicken, walnut and grape salad with blue cheese dressing
Roast chicken, walnut and grape salad with blue cheese dressing
Roast chicken, walnut and grape salad with blue cheese dressing
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Fregola with caramelised tomato and rocket
Fregola with caramelised tomato and rocket
Fregola with caramelised tomato and rocket
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Lemon and raspberry iced tea

Olive, rosemary and parmesan focaccette
Olive, rosemary and parmesan focaccette
Olive, rosemary and parmesan focaccette
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Chilled pea and mint soup with garlic croûtons
Chilled pea and mint soup with garlic croûtons
Chilled pea and mint soup with garlic croûtons
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Cold roast beef fillet with tonnato sauce
Cold roast beef fillet with tonnato sauce
Cold roast beef fillet with tonnato sauce
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM