Experience a delightful lunch in the warm sunshine, whether you’re surrounded by friends and family or enjoying a more intimate meal for two. Embrace the beauty of a glorious summer afternoon by selecting dishes that are not time-sensitive, like a platter of roast tomatoes with za’atar and dark red aleppo pepper. These flavorful fruits sit atop a creamy mound of chickpeas and are drizzled with a tantalizing tahini dressing.
Begin with a light and seasonal plate of melting white cheese, such as mozzarella or burrata, complemented by pickles like cherries and tiny sweet-sour gherkins. Keep the cherries in a jar to enjoy with cheese or incorporate them into a refreshing salad with cucumber and lamb’s lettuce. The juice from the cherries can also enhance any salad dressing.
For a more intimate summer lunch, stand at the kitchen table and chop lemongrass, garlic, spring onions, and soft, green spring cabbage. Toss these aromatic ingredients with plump, wild prawns in a hot pan, adding a splash of soy sauce and fish sauce for an extraordinary flavor. This special dish is best enjoyed when cooked just for two, as the fat and sweet prawns are truly a rare treat.
Indulge in a delightful dessert of a soft and sponge-like yogurt cake with hints of cheesecake. Top it off with honey-cooked berries. Celebrate the arrival of gooseberries and enjoy them with any form of dairy, from a luscious fool to a comforting crumble paired with cream, or even as a compote to accompany yogurt. Even if there are only a few of you, baking a cake can be a delightful weekend breakfast treat.
Sometimes, a summer lunch is a small yet extraordinary affair. Embrace the intimacy by preparing a stir-fry for just the two of you while engaging in conversation. Open the kitchen doors to let in the sunshine and create a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere.
If you prefer, serve a salad like mozzarella or burrata thoughtfully seasoned and paired with a crisp dressing of pickled cherries, cucumber, gherkins, and preserved green peppercorns. Prepare the pickled cherries a day or two in advance, as they can be stored in the fridge for several weeks.
Embrace the versatility of roasted tomatoes by baking them with olive oil, garlic, thyme, or dried chilies. As their juices mingle and they cool, decide how to enjoy them. A fluffy puree of warm chickpeas and a dressing of tahini and yogurt perfectly complement these tomatoes, creating a generous and satisfying midsummer dish. This recipe can easily be adapted to suit larger gatherings.
End the meal with a delightful yogurt-based cake that strikes the perfect balance between a sponge and a cheesecake. Allow it to cool in its tin, as it will naturally sink, and then refrigerate it for a couple of hours.
Enjoy the beauty of a summer afternoon with these delicious and inventive recipes.
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