BBQ party menu to celebrate the official start of summer!
Celebrate the official start of summer with an outdoor party that's packed with bright and colourful fresh produce, a backyard BBQ sizzler, and of course a classic icy-cool treat. Cheers to a new season filled with delicious memories.
Starter
Spiked red-pepper gazpacho There's no better way to use in-season tomatoes and to keep your guests chilled.
Main
Flank steak with tomatoes and basil Two flank steaks, cut across the grain, will serve 12.
Sides
Dessert
Brownie ice cream sandwiches We all scream for these homemade vanilla ice cream bars.
Cocktail
Rosé sangria Fresh watermelon and strawberries look so pretty and adding rosé to this cocktail gives it a pleasing pink flush.
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