Perfect picnics

SERVES 4 Ingredients 1 sheet of ready rolled puff-pastry3 tbsp pesto200g asparagus, ends trimmed1 tbsp olive oil100g soft French goat’s cheese,crumbled1 tbsp pomegranate seeds1 egg yolk 3 tsp milk 1.

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 10 mins plus 2 hrs marinating ■ Cook 1 hr 6 skinless chicken drumsticks and6 skinless chicken thighs1 lime, zested and juiced2 lemongrass sticks,roughly chopped2 thumb-sized chunks o

■ Serves 3 ■ Prep 5 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 15 mins 2 tbsp cornflour1 tbsp dark soy sauce1 tsp honey1 tsp sesame oil3 tbsp vegetable oil450g mixed stir-fry vegetables(we used beansprouts, cabbage,car

Not just for Christmas, baking a round of soft cheese offers a great centrepiece for a sharing dish like this one, which is best enjoyed al fresco with friends and drinks. SERVES 3 PREP 5 mins COOK 30

Making the most of the season’s fresh and tangy bounty, these colourful dishes are perfect for sharing in the sun

It will be game, set and match to the host who serves up these Wimbledon-inspired treats