Salad daze

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

Whether it’s festive nibbles with the neighbours or a full-scale NYE party, these drinks and canapés are sure to please all

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

1 SERVES 2 | PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS | EASY 75g walnuts2 tbsp olive oil200g spaghetti1 shallot, finely sliced200g swiss chard, stems finelychopped, leaves roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, thinly slic

■ Serves 4 as a snack ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 2 large onions, sliced2 tsp sunflower oil1 tsp brown sugar100g cheddar, grated1 tbsp American-stylemustard, plus extra to serve200g corn tortilla ch

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 10 mins 1 fillet or rump steak(about 300g), trimmed140g green beans, trimmed1 chicory, leaves separated25g walnuts, roughly choppedFOR THE DRESSING½ lemon, zested and