A time of joy

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

Making the most of the season’s fresh and tangy bounty, these colourful dishes are perfect for sharing in the sun

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS For the salad 1kg new potatoes Vegetable oil 200g asparagus tips 2 large handfuls rocket leaves 2 tbsp finely sliced spring onions 6 sun-dried tomato halves, roughly chopped 1 lar

The delicious, sweet, sticky glaze with a kick of spicy sriracha works so well with lamb while the spring onions add crisp freshness. MAKES 6 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 10 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp sesame seeds4

Taken from her new book Pull Up A Chair, these recipes from Martha Collison are perfect for summer entertaining.

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