Lazy days brunch

Make the most of Christmas Day leftovers in this celebratory sandwich with pickled cabbage to cut through the richness. It’s the ideal lunch for Boxing Day. SERVES 1 PREP 15 mins COOK 10 mins EASY 2 c

Why not try these sweet sensations this weekend?

SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins plus chilling NO COOK EASY 50ml gin2½ tsp dry vermouth1 lemon, zested and juiced90g pitted green olives from a jar,plus 1 tbsp of the brinelarge pinch of caster sugar3 tbsp extra

Crowd-pleasing dishes inspired by summer travels

MAKES 1 large jar (10 servings) PREP 10 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V 100g mixed nuts (we used wholehazelnuts, pistachios, almondsand pecans)15 cardamom pods, or ½ tspground cardamom50ml vegetable oil100ml

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 1 broccoli (about 350g), floretscut into bite-sized pieces,stalk cut into 1cm chunks2 leeks, finely sliced (about 350g)½-1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)2 tbsp o