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Picky bits dinner on the menu? Look no further

by Spencer Lengsfield
Picky bits dinner on the menu? Look no further
Image: Stuart West

Picky bits, girl dinners, snack plates – whatever you call them, British summertime wouldn’t be complete without an assortment of dips, pastries, crudites, crackers and salads.

From tapas spreads to barbecues to picnics in the park, there’s something for everyone here. Of course, you can pop to your local supermarket and pick up some ready-made picky bits, but where’s the fun in that? Here’s our selection of recipes for the ultimate homemade summer spread.

Negroni chicken skewers

Negroni chicken skewers

This sweet, spiced marinade mimics all the best bits of a negroni cocktail. Serve with a crunchy, fresh fennel and orange salad to add that classic orange twist. It’s great with pork, too!

Get the recipe for Negroni chicken skewers with fennel and orange salad

 

Pickle potato salad

Pickle potato salad

Don’t waste your pickle brine! Put it to good use in this tangy potato salad – it makes a great barbecue side

Get the recipe for pickle potato salad 

Crab remoulade dip

Crab remoulade dip

Perk up your taste buds with this peppery little starter – it’s a great one for picnics, too

Get the recipe for crab remoulade dip

Picky bits quiche

Picky bits quiche

Crunchy pickles, salty ham and an abundance of cheese set within a creamy filling are right at home in a toasty cracker tart base

Get the recipe for picky bits quiche

Quickles

Quickles

Making pickles couldn’t be easier! We like to use the 3:2:1 method, meaning 3 parts vinegar, 2 parts water, and 1 part sugar with a pinch of salt.

Get the recipe for quickles

Classic sausage rolls

Classic sausage rolls

Master the classic sausage roll recipe then pack them on your next picnic or serve up at a party, because who doesn't love a sausage roll?

Get the recipe for classic sausage rolls

Ploughman's frittata slice

Ploughman's frittata slice

All the best bits of a ploughman’s lunch in a handy portable slice. A crumbly Wensleydale and vintage cheddar make a great mix, but you can swap in any cheese you like

Get the recipe for ploughman's frittata slice

Scotch eggs

Scotch eggs

Learn how to make these meaty snacks with a hidden egg centre to take to your next picnic

Get the recipe for Scotch eggs

Coronation chicken couscous

Coronation chicken couscous

We’ve given the pantry staple couscous a royally British twist with a curried Coronation-style dressing, roast chicken and dried apricots. Perfect for a summer meal or picnic!

Get the recipe for Coronation chicken couscous

Courgette and tahini dip

Courgette and tahini dip

Enjoy this delicious dip served with warm pitta as part of a Middle Eastern feast

Get the recipe for courgette and tahini dip

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