Summer every day - Acland Geddes

More than 65 recipes to take the hard work out of entertaining and bring a taste of sunshine to every day of the year.

Here is the perfect collection of relaxed recipes to bring you that sunshine feeling every day of the year. Whatever the weather there's no excuse for throwing any old plate of food together - it should be the reason why you take extra care so the meal can be a memorable one. Simple, fresh Mediterrean-style ingredients and fuss-free recipes equals the perfect solution to stylish entertaining at home, whether you're feeding a group or just that special someone... Try Lunch Al Fresco on warmer days. Offerings include grilled squid, chorizo and asparagus salad. Two's Company encourages you to really push the culinary boat out. Dust off the saut pan, light the candles and rustle up an irresistible beef fillet with pea pure and hasselback potatoes! Eating is a communal activity, so in More the Merrier you'll find plenty of ideas for easy boards and small plates to share. Finally, enjoy a leisurely catch up with hungry friends at the weekend and sit down to a banana and chocolate cake or a plate of honey and oat Anzac cookies at Teatime.