Salads

You could prepare the potatoes in advance – just reheat in the oven on the day and dress with the vinaigrette when ready to serve

Crumpets are a great vehicle for soaking up the sweet juices from ripe tomatoes in this twist on the classic Italian salad. Swap the anchovies for a spoonful of capers to make it vegetarian

Roasting the chicory mellows some of its natural bitterness, especially when paired with blood orange segments and salty roasted pecans

Grain-based salads are a great choice for gatherings, as they’re hearty and hold up well. This one can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the fridge

Based on the classic Thai green papaya salad, som tam, but using swede instead of papaya – the texture and crunchiness is even better and just as tasty!