Celebrate the joy of summer eating and entertaining. Featuring over 150 vibrant recipes and evocative images of Mediterranean scenes, this book provides all the inspiration you need to create memorable occasions. Whether you are having an impromptu picnic on the beach, an alfresco lunch on a sun-dappled veranda, or a romantic dinner under a canopy of stars, you will find just the recipe you need. The book features the very best dishes that Spain, Italy, France, and Greece have to offer. Chapters include Grazing Plates--a selection of antipasti, meze, and tapas--perfect for a lazy lunch. When it’s hot, we naturally crave something refreshing. In Salads & Summer Soups, you’ll find Zucchini, Feta, and Mint Salad, and iced Gazpacho. From the Grill shows you how to get the best from cooking outdoors over charcoal, while Food to Go features ideas for easily transportable picnics, from Spinach Pies, to Asparagus and Blue Cheese Tartlets. Alfresco Feasts has simple yet stunning ideas for more substantial fare for feeding a crowd, from simple pastas to Mediterranean bakes. Finally, a chapter of great ideas for Desserts & Drinks includes refreshing Watermelon Sorbet and Sangria Blanca.