Fancy a picnic?

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 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

enjoy a shellfish feast on the Norfolk marshes ...

Grilled peach, chicken & feta salad ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 12 mins 400g mini chicken fillets3 tbsp olive oil4 ripe peaches, stonedand quartered4 tsp sherry vinegar1 tbsp honey1 red chilli, f

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

The perfect menu for relaxed summer entertaining