This lovely fusion of earthy sweet beetroot, zesty lemons and piquant capers, with warming hints of fennel, works well with smoked fish, cold poultry or grilled halloumi. It makes a great barbecue ...

Although this no-cook starter idea sounds fancy, it's really a simple beetroot salad. Thin slices of sweet, earthy beetroot are slicked with a mustardy dressing and topped with tangy goats' cheese.

Any grizzly bear will tell you that it's good to become as plump as possible before hibernating through winter, though it may ...