Using the freezer in May

Think ahead for dinner parties or eating out-of-doors. The cream of watercress soup and cucumber soup with mint are lovely fresh soups that freeze well. Thaw in the refrigerator and serve cold. Keep a small (85-g, 3-oz) pack of frozen smoked salmon for the smoked salmon tart. It’s a good item for a picnic-especially if it’s a special occasion like an evening at Glyndebourne. You’ll find the vanilla cheesecake freezes well too, marvellous and moist for packed lunches.