This very elegant looking dish is bound to elicit a satisfying number of ‘oohs’ at your dinner table and makes a great starter for Christmas day. It’s easy to assemble and you can prepare a few hours ahead. TIP Use … Read More
I’ve come to the conclusion that its utterly pointless to skimp when buying prawns. Can’t trust the quality of frozen prawns and to date I can’t better the taste and texture of those beauties from Madagasca. Eye wateringly expensive they … Read More
Pretty as can be, this colourful dip can be part of a mezze, dolloped onto a burger or spooned into a taco. It takes five minutes to prep and can be made a day ahead. TIP Health conscious folk can … Read More
This simple dish offers a wonderful balance between the richness of the salmon and the acidity and punch of the tomatoes and makes a lovely starter that takes ten minutes to put together. TIP Even though smoked salmon is quite … Read More
This little side dish is the perfect accompaniment for most spicy mains. It packs a punch and is full of zing. Bright, sharp and crunchy. Oh yes, and a doddle. TIP You can now buy small cucumbers from major supermarkets. … Read More
Colourful, pretty as a picture with a luscious, creamy filling, this is a lovely lunch dish for all cheese lovers. TIP If you favour other herbs, by all means substitute them. Serves 6 6 orange peppers 2 tubs of ricotta … Read More
This is a vegan stew that has a mild but very warming heat with the addition of cayenne. You can of course add or substitute with your favourite vegetables and it’s a guaranteed way of getting your five a day. … Read More
Whenever my family sits together for a Polish meal, we always have hot grated beetroot, mash made with obscene amounts of butter and a cucumber salad as staples. This is an easy, quick and fresh salad and an usual way … Read More