the ultimate barbecue

Annabel jetboats across Lake Wanaka to pick luscious raspberries, then returns to her cabin to cook a glorious dinner of barbecued chicken and vegetables from her garden. Her Silky Lemon Tart is a show-stopping finish to the ultimate summer meal.

On this page you'll find recipes, bonus videos and behind-the-scenes photos from this episode. All the rest of the recipes from the series are in the accompanying book, Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook: Simple Pleasures.

Grilled Broccoli Salad
Corn on the Cob

Grilled Broccoli Salad

Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob

Ten-Minute Raspberry Jam

behind-the-scenes photo gallery

It's a long drive to my friend Lizzie Burdon's farm by road, but just a short spin across the lake in my little boat. She's invited me to join her family on a raspberry gathering expedition – now that's my idea of fun!

It's a long drive to my friend Lizzie Burdon's farm by road, but just a short spin across the lake in my little boat. She's invited me to join her family on a raspberry gathering expedition – now that's my idea of fun!
The taste of a freshly picked raspberry brings nostalgic memories of childhood berrying expeditions flooding back.

The taste of a freshly picked raspberry brings nostalgic memories of childhood berrying expeditions flooding back.
I'm sure I've eaten as many berries as I've managed to put into my bowl.

I'm sure I've eaten as many berries as I've managed to put into my bowl.
Raspberries are one of the most versatile berryfruits. I'm looking forward to filling the pantry with jars of my Ten-Minute Raspberry Jam and bottles of my Raspberry Vinegar. I'm also going to use them as a garnish on the Silky Lemon Tart I'm cooking for dessert when Lizzie and her family come over for dinner.

Raspberries are one of the most versatile berryfruits. I'm looking forward to filling the pantry with jars of my Ten-Minute Raspberry Jam and bottles of my Raspberry Vinegar. I'm also going to use them as a garnish on the Silky Lemon Tart I'm cooking for dessert when Lizzie and her family come over for dinner.
We discover the perfect little clearing for a picnic.

We discover the perfect little clearing for a picnic.
I've brought along a simple sponge cake fresh still in its tins to fill with berries and cream for our morning tea.

I've brought along a simple sponge cake fresh still in its tins to fill with berries and cream for our morning tea.
Don't even think about it!

Don't even think about it!
A picnic is such a simple way to have fun and share some laughs.

A picnic is such a simple way to have fun and share some laughs.
The boys will add this special day to their bank of happy memories.

The boys will add this special day to their bank of happy memories.