Summer of sport football feast

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

■ 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 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

SERVES 24 Two sweet treats become one in this mocha-inspired slice. YOU WILL NEED 260g salted butter,roughly chopped, plusextra for greasing475g dark chocolate,broken into pieces2tbsp instant coffee4

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

■ Makes 12-15 ■ Prep 40 mins plus cooling, chilling and 1 hr setting ■ Cook 15 mins unbaked dough only 175g softened butter, plusextra for the tin100g golden caster sugar250g plain flour, plus extrafo