Bank holiday brunch

Whether it’s festive nibbles with the neighbours or a full-scale NYE party, these drinks and canapés are sure to please all

SERVES 5 High in fibre, sweet potatoes are great for controlling blood sugar spikes. 850g sweet potatoes, cut into 1cm chunks 2tbsp olive oil 120g packet diced chorizo 175g cherry tomatoes, halved 6 s

We cook this dish at home as a quick weekend brunch or an early supper on Sunday nights. Its simplicity is a true reflection of Parsi cuisine – practical, unpretentious, yet incredibly flavourful. Pap

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

SERVES 8 | PREP 10 MINS PLUS COOLING | COOK 20 MINS | EASY 10g butter, softened, for brushing200g plain flour, plus extrafor dusting100g polenta1½ tsp baking powder200g caster sugar1 large orange, zes

Happiness is a perfect pudding made with simple ingredients and a winning recipe, say the founders of Edinburgh bakery Twelve Triangles. Here, they share some of their favourite sweet treats