Spicy crab salad with lime and harissa
Simplicity itself, this is a quick, pretty and very satisfying dish which makes an elegant starter for a dinner party. TIP Use only fresh crab. I used half brown and half white but if you have a preference for either … Read More
Spicy labneh, zaatar and tahini dip
This is a very versatile and easy dip to make. It will last in the fridge for at least a week. Tip If you can’t be bothered to make the labneh (strained yogurt) you can just use the best full … Read More
Smoked salmon parcels with a basil emulsion
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 it a few hours ahead. Serves … Read More
Spicy beetroot dip by M. Kuehn
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
Smoked salmon with spicy tomato salsa
This simple dish offers a wonderful balance between the richness of the salmon and the acidity of the tomatoes and punch of the chilli and makes a lovely starter that takes ten minutes to put together. TIP I’m very impressed … Read More
Ricotta and Parmesan Stuffed Peppers
Colourful, pretty as a picture with a luscious, creamy filling, this is a lovely 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 (500gr) … Read More
Polish Cucumber Salad
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