Cheese

The GHI reveals the tastiest time-saving party food to have on hand for those last-minute guests (or Boxing Day picky teas)

Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 packs Squeaky BeanPastrami Style Slices1 round of vegan cheese(we used Palace CultureKimcheeze)Houmous (shop bought orhomemade)1 bulb of garlicOlive oilPomegranate seedsChickp

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France may be synonymous with fromage, but the terroir of our green and pleasant land gives rise to all manner of magnificent varieties of our own, declares Tom Parker Bowles, who picks his favourites

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

pasta canned fish peanut butter rice jarred beans Dried pasta is a stalwart of the storecupboard, and at this time of year, you’re likely to have some cabbage and sausages in the fridge as well. Here’