These deep-fried rice balls make a tasty snack or starter and are also a great to use up leftover risotto. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients For the tapenade 100g/3½oz pitted black olives 100g/3½oz sun-blush tomatoes, chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 lemon, zest and juice ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 2, or 4 as a starter Ingredients 2-3 heads red and white chicory, separated into leaves, soaked in iced water for about 10 minutes 1 large ripe pear, peeled, thinly sliced 125g/4oz Roquefort cheese, crumbled squeeze lemon juice 2-3 tbsp walnut oil freshly ...
Use whatever game you can get for this tasty recipe. It requires a little work, but the results are well worth the effort. Overnight preparation time Over 2 hours cooking time Serves 6-8 Ingredients selection of lean game meat, about 1kg/2¼lb in all, which could include: breasts of pheasant (hung about 5 days) breasts of ...
Don’t be put off by making a terrine – they’re really easy once you know how. Equipment and preparation: You’ll need a 1.1 litre/2 pint lidded terrine mould. Over 2 hours preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 10 Ingredients 300g/10oz rindless pork shoulder, chopped into small pieces 300g/10z rindless pork belly, chopped ...
This is best served as a starter. Sucking the sweet sauce off the juicy crustaceans is an experience to be savoured, never hurried. Shelled and unshelled prawns are both fine to use. Serve with a green salad and hunks of crusty bread. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves ...
Use a mixture of king prawns and smaller prawns for the maximum texture and taste in this classic starter. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time 8 Ingredients For the dressing 275g/10oz mayonnaise 2 small garlic cloves, crushed 6 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp apricot ...
Vibrant beetroot will make a lively start to your meal. This beetroot salad is served with cinnamon and honey-coated walnuts and a good-quality soft goats’ cheese. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients 900g/2lb uncooked baby beetroot, washed 175ml/6fl oz extra virgin olive oil 225g/8oz walnut ...
These tapas make the most of the chorizo’s smoky flavour. All they need is some bread, slices of Manchego cheese and a glass of sherry. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 4 Ingredients For the chorizo in red wine 2 tbsp olive oil 1 banana shallot, sliced 1 ...
These easy Stilton and walnut balls make great Christmas nibbles. Overnight preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Serves 26 Ingredients knob of butter 50g/2oz walnut halves 200g/7oz Stilton, crumbled, at room temperature 50g/2oz unsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp port 1 tbsp green peppercorns 1 tbsp flatleaf parsley Preparation method Heat a knob ...
Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time 20-24 Ingredients 1 lemon, zest and juice only 200g/7oz smoked salmon 20-24 ready-made cocktail blinis 1 small shallot, finely chopped 142ml/5fl oz soured cream small bunch fresh dill freshly ground black pepper Preparation method Use a lemon zester to remove thin strips of zest ...
