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Hosting a family do? Impress guests with twists on the classics, plus a pretty-in-pink pudding

Celebrate the season – and the Bank Holiday weekend – with a vibrant feast with recipes for everyone

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in the garlic for a rich and velvety finish. SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS ✱ 3 large bulbs fresh garlic, broken up, skins left on✱ 1 medium onion, finely

YOU WILL NEED For the spice paste ✔ 3 tbsp harissa paste ✔ 2 tsp ground coriander ✔ 2 tsp ground cumin ✔ 4 garlic cloves, crushed ✔ 1 lemon, zested, ½ juiced ✔ 5g fresh mint leaves, chopped ✔ 10g fres

SERVES 6-8 | PREP 15 MINS | COOK 4 HRS | EASY 2 large onions, peeledolive oil1 leg of lamb1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground allspice400g tin of cherry tomatoes3 garlic cloves, crushedf

From weekly shops to smart shortcuts, food writer Laura Goodman explores how rising costs and busy lives are reshaping our family meals