pack up a picnic

Whether you’re heading to your garden or just setting up a picnic at home, these simple recipes will elevate your meal

- CASSIE BEST

Mini chorizo, pea & potato frittatas

You can replace the chorizo with chopped chargrilled peppers and a pinch of smoked paprika to make these frittatas vegetarian.

MAKES 6 PREP 8 mins COOK 35 mins EASY

4 new potatoes (about 150g)

6 eggs, beaten

60g chorizo, diced

75g frozen peas, defrosted few sprigs of parsley, finely chopped

50g cheddar, grated

1 Cook the potatoes in a small pan of boiling water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then leave to steam-dry and cool.

2 Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Line a six-hole muffin tin with paper or silicone cases. Tip the eggs, chorizo, peas, parsley and some seasoning into a large bowl. Slice the cooled potatoes into rounds that are the thickness of 2.8mm, and add these to the bowl. Mix gently.

3 Spoon the mixture into the cases, ensuring each has some of the potato, chorizo and peas. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake for 15-20 mins until golden and set in the middle. Check the frittatas are set by shaking the tin gently – there should be no wobble. Leave to cool slightly and eat warm, or cool completely and chill for up to 24 hrs.

PER SERVING 172 kcals • fat 11g • saturates 4g • carbs 5g • sugars 1g • fibre 1g • protein 12g • salt 0.7g

Spiced prawn cocktail subs

MAKES 6 small rolls PREP 10 mins NO COOK EASY

3 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp mango chutney

¼ tsp mild curry powder squeeze of lemon or lime juice

150g cooked prawns

6 small sub rolls