Asparagus and walnut pesto pasta salad Making the most of asparagus season, this pasta salad has a refreshing, herby, tangy sauce that works beautifully with the nutty, buttery cheese. We…
Picnic recipes
Hot-smoked trout and watercress tart
Hot-smoked trout and watercress tart Studded with fresh watercress and succulent trout, this tart makes a fabulous lunch or addition to an Easter feast. Serves 8 You will need a…
How to make Welsh cakes (and why they are different from scones)
Welsh cakes are quick to put together and cook. Studded with sweet currants and laced with fat, they make an enjoyable change to scones. Wondering what the difference is between…
Nduja devilled eggs – perfect for point-to-point picnics
Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage. It originates from Calabria but we now also make some amazing versions here in the UK. I’m a particular fan of The Real…
The best picnic dips: pea and mint hummus and tuna pâté
Don’t allow your culinary standards slip for an al fresco feast, says Philippa Davis. Dips are easy to make ahead and a hamper essential. So try our best picnic dips…
Strawberry and mascarpone profiteroles with salted caramel sauce
Are you after a sweet treat to parcel for a friend and drop on the doorstep? Or something gloriously indulgent to pack in the picnic hamper? Philippa Davis’ strawberry and…
Asparagus and feta pastries
Philippa Davis’ Greek-inspired asparagus and feta pastries are parcel-sized perfection, when you have had your fill of spears with hollandaise sauce. Serve alongside a salad or simply straight from the…
Elderflower and vanilla madeleines
Try Philippa Davis’ elderflower and vanilla madeleines for a slightly different bake to attempt this weekend. They are perfect packaged in a pocket for a mid-walk sustenance stop. Or if…
Wild rabbit skewers with a toasted cashew, mango and carrot salad
The sun is shining and the social calendar is in full swing. Don’t leave the game behind for the after party BBQ, pack it in a hamper for the picnic.…
Pancetta and rosemary arancini stuffed with olives and mozzarella
It’s time to dig out the picnic hamper. With the sporting and social calendar in full swing and the sun shining, the only way to dine is alfresco in the…