French dispatch

Bring a taste of France to your alfresco dining with these delightful and delicious dishes from Provence

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

Making the most of the season’s fresh and tangy bounty, these colourful dishes are perfect for sharing in the sun

The perfect menu for relaxed summer entertaining

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

A food stylist and dinner party revivalist, Rosie trained as a chef before spending two years working in London kitchens. Obsessed by cookery books and TV programmes, she turned her passion into a car