So summer is finally here and we hope that you’re in your new Rowland garden firing up the BBQ on a nightly basis for sessions of sangria and summer salads.

We love the recipes below which give you easy options for a fabulous family BBQ.

Homemade burgers

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/a-cracking-burger/

Courgetti

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/courgetti-chilli-lemon-ricotta-mint

There are so many ways to dress the outdoors to make it look amazing under the night sky and you can create cosy corners to enjoy your sundowners and evening chat in the fresh air.

When you’re dining al fresco look at dressing your table with a simple tablecloth and tea lights. There are so many colourful plastic dinnerware sets in the supermarkets at the moment, that you can lay out without fear of the children breaking anything. 

String up some colourful lanterns or solar powered lights from trees and floor standing candleholders for when the little ones are tucked up in bed. 

Why not have a ‘no phones’ rule to encourage chat? And pull out some cushions and throws and scatter them around for easy, relaxed seating options.

Once the evening draws in stoke up the fire pit and enjoy the evening maybe even toast some marshmallows. Really make the most of the amazing weather and create special memories for family and friends.