How chefs do christmas

Delight your guests with these fruity desserts at your next gathering

Fill a hamper or cool bag and head for the great outdoors

Grab your tongs, gather your loved ones and enjoy the transformative effect that hot coals and woodsmoke can have on simple dishes, says Tom Kerridge

With 2.6m Instagram followers, chef Thomas Straker’s recipes are hugely popular. Find out why for yourself by trying these dishes from his latest book

SERVES 6 Ingredients 225g plain flourA pinch of fine salt60g chilled unsalted butter, diced60g chilled lard or vegetable shortening, diced3-5 tbsp water For the filling 2 courgettes, trimmed100g feta7

Make the most of eating together with these fabulous sharing dishes