Picnic perfection

Winter suppers with family and friends are made even more special with Clodagh McKenna’s delicious, easy and feel-good recipes

It’s not a party without an all-star buffet line-up…

Make hearty dishes for hungry Twixmas guests with Alison Roman’s smart storecupboard recipes

By Christina Soteriou Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 large butternut squash2 × 400g tins of chickpeas4 tbsp cumin seeds2 tbsp fennel seeds2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds2 tsp coriander seeds2 ts

By Riverford (riverford.co.uk) Serves 2 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins 1 tin of chickpeas, drained2 tbsp harissa paste1 red onion, roughly chopped8 dried apricots, roughly choppedJuice of 1 lemon, divi

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred