VFL regular Katy is an author, food writer, cookery tutor and recipe developer. She has a passion for seasonal ingredients, vibrant food and fuss-free home cooking. Pickled vegetables such as red onio

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

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

A jar of shop-bought green pesto will add loads of flavour to this party platter. MAKES 30 PREP 5 MINS ✱ 300g mini mozzarella balls ✱ 120g fresh pesto ✱ 300g cherry tomatoes You will need: ✱ Cocktail

YOU WILL NEED ✔ 1 tbsp olive oil ✔ 1 large onion, finely chopped ✔ 3 garlic cloves, crushed ✔ 3 tbsp sundried tomato paste ✔ 2 tbsp chipotle paste ✔ 1 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes ✔ 2 x 400g tins blac

Add some glitz to your Christmas Eve soirée or NYE party with our carefully chosen cocktails and canapés