Do not be put off by a pig's head, here is how to turn it into delicious pate, if not a silk purse.
Picnic recipes
Woodpigeon sausage rolls
How to cook pigeon that makes a light lunch, perks up a picnic or crowns canapés
Crunchy sesame noodles and lime salad with chicken
Chicken and Sesame treat ideal for picnics
Soused mackerel or herring
Soused mackerel or herring is an old-fashioned favourite for outdoor eating
Poached chicken with tarragon
How to poach chicken: poached chicken with tarragon is delicious to eat outdoors
Farcement potatoes
How to cook farcement potatoes - the perfect accompaniment for suckling pig
How to make a scotch egg: The Harwood Arms Venison Scotch Egg
How to make the perfect scotch egg - The Harwood Arms Venison Scotch Egg
How to make the perfect salad
The perfect salad is easy when you follow Mike Robinson's perfect chunky salad recipe
How to make aioli
Aioli is the classic accompaniment to picnic food
Smoked chicken
Picnic food - smoked chicken