effortless! shortcuts

“Negative space shows off natural shapes – smaller portions look daintier”

Whether it’s an impromptu party, casual dinner with mates or lazy Sunday with the family, we often need quick ways to feed a group. We asked the experts for shortcuts – tips, best buys and simple recipes – that do all the heavy lifting, so you can kick back and chill out.

“In terms of crowdpleasers, does anything beat a perfectly bronzed bird?”

STYLE IN SECONDS

From sitting colourful hero ingredients atop dishes (“Vivid blood orange on salads”) to not overcrowding plates (“Negative space shows off natural shapes – smaller portions look daintier”), stylist Frankie(£30, Bloomsbury), knows how to sharpen food’s look.