The spring table

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

The moment I see broad beans in my local produce store, I buy them and make this salad. Broad beans are a labour of love to prepare, but they’re perfect in all their tender simplicity – there’s a reas

Nothing beats the sweet, sun-ripened flavour of seasonal tomatoes. Whether they’re roasted, raw or simmered into sauces, they can add vibrancy and depth to so many dishes. At their peak, tomatoes need

• They’re actually fruit. The Latin name is Cucurbita pepo and courgettes come from the same family as pumpkins, cucumbers and melons. They can be yellow, green, green-striped, long and thin or short

WHEN LIFE GIVES FOOD WRITER LETITIA CLARK LEMONS, SHE MAKES MORE THAN JUST LEMONADE. FROM HER SUNNY SARDINIAN KITCHEN, HER RECIPES ARE A CITRUSSY TAKE ON EASY, ELEGANT ENTERTAINING

Bring a taste of France to your alfresco dining with these delightful and delicious dishes from Provence