Experimenting on a nine course British tasting menu to celebrate the imminent coronation, I thought a twist on the cheese course would be fun and more to the point, a huge hit. Indeed it was. TIP If you don’t like … Read More
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
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 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
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
The memory of sitting in a beach hut, eating seafood in the South of Spain is one that I am exceptionally fond of. Large sardines, grilled with a little lemon and olive oil, a hunk of decent bread and a … Read More
< Whenever I'm a fortunate guest at my friend's bijou pad in the hood of Harlesden, I know a ton of work has gone into it. The dining room is always decked out in flowers, an exotic array of dishes … Read More
These are the perfect summer canapes. Fresh, delicate and very easy to put together. They aren’t cheap, especially as they’re made from just the white meat. Serves 10 as part of a canape menu 200gr white crab meat juice and … Read More