This is easy to knock together for a weeknight dinner, but also smart enough for any last-minute guests. SERVES 4-6 PREP 15 mins COOK 45 mins EASY ❄ 50g dried breadcrumbs 100g feta in brine 400g lamb

■ Makes 20 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ No cook Combine 2 tbsp lime pickle, finely chopped, 1 tbsp mango chutney, finely chopped, a 3cm piece of cucumber, deseeded and diced, and 2 tbsp Greek-style yogurt. Season,

SERVES 4-6 | PREP 35 MINS PLUS CHILLING AND RESTING COOK 1 HR 5 MINS | EASY 1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped10g sage, leaves only, finely chopped2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed100g pistachios

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This inspired menu takes comforting rustic flavours and transforms them into celebratory festive dishes to savour and share

An update on the butter board trend but here the board becomes an edible base. SERVES 8 | PREP 15 MINS PLUS PICKLING | EASY 250g soft cheese½ lemon, zested and juiced4 tsp finely chopped dill 1 large