The friendsmas menu

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

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

By Tara Punzone Makes 1 slice | Prep 5 mins 1 slice of crostini 1 tbsp almond ricotta (see recipe below) 3-5 slices of fresh strawberries A pinch of Maldon salt Balsamic glaze Micro basil or torn fres

STEP 1 Prepare Set aside an hour to slice, dice and mix a few ingredients (see our recipes, opposite). STEP 2 Create We’ve colour-coded the recipes here and referenced them in the ingredients lists ov

INGREDIENTS 450g raw beetroot, peeled and cut into 1cm chunks Olive oil Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 60g butter, plus 25g for the onions 3 red onions, finely sliced 270g packet of f

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS | EASY 100g unsalted butter, softened 50g icing sugar ½ lemon, zested 8 thick slices of brioche STRAWBERRY SAUCE 250g strawberries, sliced, plus extra to serve 1 t