Pack up a picnic!

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 10 mins plus 2 hrs marinating ■ Cook 1 hr 6 skinless chicken drumsticks and6 skinless chicken thighs1 lime, zested and juiced2 lemongrass sticks,roughly chopped2 thumb-sized chunks o

Valencian paella, where the dish originates, is made with rabbit and/or chicken, green beans and fat white beans. This version combines seafood and meat. Paella shouldn’t be stirred (like risotto) as

Not just for Christmas, baking a round of soft cheese offers a great centrepiece for a sharing dish like this one, which is best enjoyed al fresco with friends and drinks. SERVES 3 PREP 5 mins COOK 30

■ Serves 3 ■ Prep 5 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 15 mins 2 tbsp cornflour1 tbsp dark soy sauce1 tsp honey1 tsp sesame oil3 tbsp vegetable oil450g mixed stir-fry vegetables(we used beansprouts, cabbage,car

SERVES 4 Ingredients 1 sheet of ready rolled puff-pastry3 tbsp pesto200g asparagus, ends trimmed1 tbsp olive oil100g soft French goat’s cheese,crumbled1 tbsp pomegranate seeds1 egg yolk 3 tsp milk 1.

Nothing beats the sweet, sun-ripened flavour of seasonal tomatoes. Whether they’re roasted, raw or simmered into sauces, they can add vibrancy and depth to so many dishes. At their peak, tomatoes need