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"Lazy Days and Beach Blankets" celebrates the joy of eating alfesco with loved ones and provides inspiration with evocative images of barbecue scenes and lunches on a Mediterranean terrace. For a quick bite of accompaniment to the barbecue, Snacks & Sides will provide plenty of ideas--try a Hot Crusty Loaf Filled with Mozzarella, Salami, and Tomato or Beet Houmous. When it's baking outside, what we naturally crave is a Salad, such as Provencal Tomatoes, which will transport you to a sundrenched balcony. What better way to spend a summer's day than cooking up a storm on the Barbecue? Sesame-crusted Marlin and Pork Satay will have you wishing every day was barbecue day! There are plenty of recipes to choose from in the Entrees chapter. Whether you're after easy Crab Spaghetti with Chile Mussels or impressive Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Loaf, you'll be spoilt for choice. For Dessert, why not tuck into a bowl of Caramelized Plum Sorbet or a slice of heavenly Apricot Tart? Finally, a Drink of Still Ginger Lemonade or a Raspberry Rickey will help you see in a balmy summer's evening.* More than 120 simple recipes and ideas for dining alfresco--from picnic food and salads, to barbecues, moonlit entertaining, and drinks.*Packed with evocative photography of lazy days and outdoor dining.