Photo by Michael Alberstat
The big grill
Bring your family and friends together for an unforgettable evening of fresh food grilled by the pool
When it comes to outdoor entertaining, the secret to surefire success is to keep both the decor and the food simple. Here, the patio is easily transformed into an uncomplicated, elegant dining area. A weathered wooden table is dressed in clean, muted colours so it doesn’t distract from the beautiful surroundings. Elements of the garden are mirrored on the table—cut flowers and dishes featuring seasonal greens and homegrown herbs.
The simple barbecue menu highlights pre-prepped fresh and grilled foods. Well ahead of time, the fingerling potatoes were tossed in seasoning, the steaks marinated, the shrimp spiked with pre-seasoned skewers, and the sorbet dished up and waiting in the freezer. Serving the meal family-style on large platters lends the affair a sense of bounty while maintaining a casual air—after all, passing platters around means happy interaction. And there’s no need to rush. This menu is flexible; the grilled items are fantastic whether served hot or at room temperature—leisure entertaining at its best.
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Savoury shrimp skewers
Garden-fresh tomato, basil & bocconcini salad
Crisp hearts of romaine salad
Roasted fingerling potatoes
Chermoula-marinated flank steak
Assorted sorbets with fresh berries
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