Bank holiday brunch

Here’s a great sharing brunch for a crowd. Make all the soft cheese spreads a few days before, then on the day, simply toast the bagels and add your favourite toppings. SERVES 10-12 PREP 30 mins COOK

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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

MAKES 12 STARS Ingredients 6 slices of dark rye bread Thinly sliced smoked salmon For the dill cream 100ml sour cream1 tsp Dijon mustard½ a garlic clove, crushedA handful of dill, freshly chopped (sav

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pasta canned fish peanut butter rice jarred beans Dried pasta is a stalwart of the storecupboard, and at this time of year, you’re likely to have some cabbage and sausages in the fridge as well. Here’