Freeze ahead and get together

Fill a hamper or cool bag and head for the great outdoors

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...

Make the most of eating together with these fabulous sharing dishes

Makes 6Prep time 10 minCook time 10 min EASY SWAPS You can add a pickled guindilla chilli as well as or instead of the prawn; decorate the pintxos with strips of roasted red pepper instead of olives,

Chef Adam Smith designs a stylish menu built to impress – but still leave you with time to enjoy the sunshine

SERVES 6 Ingredients 225g plain flourA pinch of fine salt60g chilled unsalted butter, diced60g chilled lard or vegetable shortening, diced3-5 tbsp water For the filling 2 courgettes, trimmed100g feta7