Starter - The Secret Supper Society

I only make this in the summer when peppers and tomatoes are in season. It’s a lovely light risotto with…

Cheese & ham puffs (or asparagus if in season)

There are lots of recipes where you can make a short cut and this is no exception. You could buy…

Another versatile soup/sauce. In the restaurant we served with as an amuse bouche in espresso cups with a cocktail stick…

I have my quick cheats version of satay but this one takes a little more effort and a lot more…

Boning a chicken wing is almost impossible unless you try this clever method of confiting the wing flats then pan…

Munchkin pumpkins are available in most supermarkets during the lead up to Halloween. If you can’t find them, use slices…

Gochujang is a Korean hot pepper paste which mixes savoury, sweet flavours with fermented soya beans as the base as…

This can be served as a starter with lightly pickled cucumber and chrain which is a beetroot and horseradish condiment…

These lovely morsels are a fuss free version of mini crumpets (known as pikelets in Australasia or pancakes in North…

2 x 320g packs ready rolled puff pastry 4 tbsp Pesto (red or green) 4 tbsp Tbsp Parmesan or vegetarian…

In the autumn and winter these can be served as a substantial canapé or 4-6 as a starter.

Savoury pancake dish from Japan served with two sauces. Okonomiyaki sauce can be bought in specialist shops or on line…