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
This starter takes about ten minutes to prepare. It’s fresh, light and packed with a punch. TIP If you don’t have a fishmonger it’s fine to buy a pack of two steaks from your supermarket as they are cooked in … Read More
I love the look of the finished dish; a buttery, golden, inviting piece of fish served with spinach mash and spicy green beans (see recipe). Serves 2 2 sea bream (already gutted) 1 fat clove of garlic, crushed 1 tsp … Read More
Canapes. They can be fiddly, a lot of work and they’re gone in a second. Well, never fear, here’s a tuna based canape that packs a flavoursome punch, the topping of which can be made well in advance, is original … Read More
I adore coming to Spain at Christmas. The seafood and the tapas restaurants are just so superior on every level for half the price and there’s not a turkey in sight. Christmas day had me in the kitchen for less … Read More
If you haven’t had the pleasure of eating spankingly fresh mackerel, you just don’t know what you’re missing. High in omega three fatty acids, cheap as chips, you can also make sashimi; raw mackerel is a delight. This is a … Read More
Freshly caught fish is just a wonder to behold. Shiny, bright eyed, firm flesh. You don’t need to muck about with it. If you have the opportunity to get hold of some fresh mackerel fillets, then this dish is easy … Read More