Max Rocha, the chef-owner of Café Cecilia in London, has shared two recipes that are suitable for recent heatwaves. The dishes, a confit trout salad and a grilled courgette with apricot, stracciatella, and roasted almonds, are designed to be served at room temperature or slightly warm.
The confit trout salad includes watercress, pickled cucumber, radish, and mustard. The grilled courgette dish features balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, basil, and garlic.
Both recipes are intended to serve two people but can be scaled up for larger groups. Most elements of the dishes can be prepared in advance, making them suitable for entertaining.