Cheese, please

Chef James Martin uses one special ingredient – cheese – in three light dishes that are made for long, hot summer days

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

INGREDIENTS 450g raw beetroot, peeled and cut into 1cm chunks Olive oil Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 60g butter, plus 25g for the onions 3 red onions, finely sliced 270g packet of f

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

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

Three irresistible Italian bakes from food writer Ursula Ferrigno