EASY PICNIC FOOD

Get asked to bring food to a party or picnic but don't know what to make? These two easy-peasy recipes are just the thing; they keep well and are easy to transport, taste good and both can be made in under 30 minutes flat (if you're focused about it!). It's a little embarrassing that I'm posting my third frittata recipe, but seriously, if it ain't broke...

For the Greek salad
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumber
Feta
Olives
Red onions/shallots
Lemon juice
Mint
Salt/pepper

Finely chop the onions and layer in the bottom of a bowl with a large pinch of salt and a good squeeze of lemon juice to soften them slightly and take away some of the sharpness - onion breath is a party no-go! Finely chop the rest of the ingredients. If you are making the salad a few days ahead, layer the ingredients - onions at the bottom, cucumber next, tomatoes next and so on - and leave out the cheese. On the day, mix everything together and crumble in the feta.

For the frittata
Large head of broccoli
Olive oil
Garlic
9 eggs
Salt/pepper

Preheat the oven to 200C.

Finely slice the garlic and fry on a low heat in the olive oil, being careful not to let it brown. Tip in the broccoli and sauté for a few minutes until tender - you can add a few tablespoons of water to the pan to help the process along and steam the broccoli if it's in danger of getting charred.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs with a dash of water or milk. Line a medium-sized baking tray with foil, tip in the broccoli and pour over the egg mixture.

Bake for 15 minutes and check by putting a skewer through (like a cake) to check if the eggs have set. If there is still any movement or the skewer doesn't come out clean, bake for a further 5 minutes and check.

Allow to cool, lift out of the tray and cut into squares.