Saturn peach ricotta crostini – the taste of summer. You can mix them up with a selection of other canapés to serve at a drinks party, light lunch or reception. PrintSaturn Peach Ricotta CrostiniPrep 45 minsCook 30 minsInactive 30 minsTotal 1 hour, 45 minsYield 24 crostini Saturn peach ricotta crostini – the taste of summer. You…
Appetizers & canapés
smoked salmon crostini
Smoked salmon crostini are perfect for serving with sparkling wine such as Champagne or Prosecco before a special lunch or dinner. be generous with the salmon and cream cheese You can mix them up with a selection of other canapés to serve at a drinks party, light lunch or reception. PrintSmoked Salmon CrostiniPrep 45 minsCook…
easy sausage rolls
Another Christmas favourite is sausage rolls. These delicious bite-size sausage roles are really easy to make and you can whip up a batch in half an hour. I use ready-rolled puff pastry and sausages to save time and effort. I then open freeze them, uncooked and then package in thick freezer bags. They can be…
Vietnamese-style spring rolls
Whilst these are not strictly authentic, I loved the way spring rolls were served to me in a Vietnamese restaurant in France. This version is vegetarian so all can enjoy! Instead of preparing all the vegetables separately I pefer to use a pre-prepared vegetable stir fry mix from a supermarket – it saves time and…
celery and celeriac soup
This celery and celeriac soup is so easy to make and great for a light lunch with some fresh bread or as a starter for a dinner party where you can add a dash of cream or a knob of butter to finish the soup. I once had this soup at a hotel in north Wales…
Thai fish cakes
I learnt how to make these Thai fish cakes at a cookery school in northern Thailand. They are easy to make and can be prepared in advance and warmed in the oven before serving. PrintThai Fish CakesPrep 1 hourCook 40 minsTotal 1 hour, 40 minsYield 30 fish cakes Ingredients450g firm white fish fillet1-2 tbsp red…
champagne sorbet
I would usually serve this sorbet as a palette cleanser between courses at a celebration lunch or dinner rather than as a sweet. PrintChampagne SorbetPrep 15 minsCook 7 minsInactive 4 hoursTotal 4 hours, 22 minsAuthor James PritchardYield 6-8 people A medium sweet sparkling wine works well and costs less than champagne. Due to the alcohol…
courgette and dill soup
Dill works perfectly with courgette (zucchini) and makes a delicious summer soup. PrintCourgette & Dill SoupPrep 10 minsCook 20 minsTotal 30 minsYield 4 people Ingredients8 courgettes (about 700g)1 large onion15g bunch of fresh dill25g butter1 ½ litres chicken stockSalt and pepperInstructionsRoughly chop the onion and add to a saucepan with the butter and cook over…
chicken and coriander pâté crostini
This is a versatile pâté made with chicken breast and fresh coriander (cilantro) which I like to serve on toasted croutons. You can make the crostini in advance, when cold, pop them into a freezer bag, squeezing out as much air as possible before sealing. It also makes a great dip served with pitta chips…