Confit Boneless Chicken Wings
Boning a chicken wing is almost impossible unless you try this clever method of confiting the wing flats then panβ¦
Vegetable Curry Stuffed Munchkin Pumpkin
Munchkin pumpkins are available in most supermarkets during the lead up to Halloween. If you can’t find them, use slicesβ¦
Gochujang Grilled Salmon
Gochujang is a Korean hot pepper paste which mixes savoury, sweet flavours with fermented soya beans as the base asβ¦
Beetroot & Horseradish Cured Salmon
This can be served as a starter with lightly pickled cucumber and chrain which is a beetroot and horseradish condimentβ¦
Chive & Dill Pancakes
These lovely morsels are a fuss free version of mini crumpets (known as pikelets in Australasia or pancakes in Northβ¦
Christmas tree pesto tear and share
2 x 320g packs ready rolled puff pastry 4 tbsp Pesto (red or green) 4 tbsp Tbsp Parmesan or vegetarianβ¦
Butternut Squash, Prosciutto & Sage Tart
In the autumn and winter these can be served as a substantial canapΓ© or 4-6 as a starter.
Okonomiyaki
Savoury pancake dish from Japan served with two sauces. Okonomiyaki sauce can be bought in specialist shops or on lineβ¦
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad with Horseradish Dressing
You can buy hot smoked salmon or use my recipe to smoke your own. A chefs ring can be usedβ¦
Smoked Mackerel PatΓ© with Horseradish
This will keep in the fridge for a few days. Soaking the mackerel in milk takes some of the “fishiness”β¦
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
In the autumn and winter months there is an abundance of pumpkins and squash in the supermarkets. For cooking, don’tβ¦
Hot Smoked Beef Salad
An ideal alternative for the hot smoked salmon starter with salad if you have non fish eaters at your tableβ¦