Nuts

Top toasted ciabatta with whipped lemon ricotta, ribbons of mortadella and a punchy pistachio drizzle, then hand them around at aperitivo hour

This is similar to a Waldorf salad but with pineapple and walnuts. Chef Adriana Cavita's recipe is inspired by a dish that some families in her native Mexico City eat on Christmas Eve. 'The salad adds a crunch and freshness to what could be a rich meal,' she says