Warm evenings that stretch into the night have a way of inviting company and food that’s made to share. The table moves outside, drinks are poured, and before you know it, those casual catch-ups start to feel like end-of-year celebrations. I’m calling it, the silly season is upon us. So, it felt only right to arm you with one of my favourite recipes for these kinds of nights, and it starts with the humble chicken drumstick. I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a huge fan of them but by opening the meat up, you get more surface area for the marinade to cling to and plenty of crisp, caramelised edges once cooked (I can’t take credit here, a butcher told me about it then I couldn’t stop seeing it on social). After a dry marinade and a grill, they’re finished with a warm mix of garlic, mustard and honey butter. It’s the kind of sauce that keeps everyone reaching for one more. And because no alfresco meal is complete without something fresh on the side, I pair them with a giant pearl couscous salad tossed with pickled peppers, cucumber, tomato and feta. It’s bright, vibrant and the sort of thing you’ll want to eat all summer long.