Prawn & scallop ‘coctel’

This light, spicy Mexican-style starter is great for kick-starting your tastebuds

Runner beans with shallot butter

A special twist to the under-rated fresh flavoured runner bean – serve with ‘A good steak and kidney pie’

Red, white & blue jellies

These glamorous, summery Independence Day jellies really
capture the occasion

Avocado & citrus dip with spicy spuds & tortilla chips

Perfect feed-a-crowd nibbles to keep everyone happy while you’re barbecuing

Twice-baked potatoes with goat’s cheese

A brilliant combination of creamy mash
stuffed into crisp baked potato shells

Chicken with chorizo & leeks

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Spanish-style dish is full of flavour and can be made ahead

Tasty chicken noodles

This recipe is easily doubled to
serve four if you have plenty of leftover chicken;
if you have less, bump up the protein with
a handful of cashews

Classic prawn cocktail

This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion

Sweet potato stackers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
For an added kick to these canapes, try
swapping the lemon juice for a teaspoon
of mustard in the mayo

Smoked mackerel loaded leaves

The smoked mackerel paste for these healthy canapes will keep in the fridge for a week – use it on jacket potatoes or toast