Happy hour at home

■ 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 6 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ No cook 1 cucumber, halved, seededand finely diced35ml extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp chopped dill2 ripe but firm avocados, peeled,stoned and finely diced1 lemon, zested and

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

We’ve used Aperol here but you could swap with another Italian aperitif like Campari or Select Aperitivo for a more bittersweet flavour. SERVES 6-8 | PREP 5 MINS | EASY 750ml prosecco350ml Aperol250ml

Hearts of palm are the inner core of palm trees and have a delicate, nutty flavour. They’re available to buy at most major supermarkets. SERVES 6 PREP 5 mins COOK 8 mins EASY VE ❄ 400g can hearts of p

SERVES 1 PREP 3 mins COOK 3 mins V 1 egg2 tbsp sugar2 tbsp double cream150ml whole milk1 tbsp brandy (optional)few drops of peppermint extractgrating of ground nutmegcandy cane, to serve Whisk the egg