Asparagus Tart with Brie & Black Olive Dressing : V

I make this tart in May when you can get fresh British aparagus. It makes an impressive starter but also can be served with salad for a Summer lunch

Bacon & Olive Apéritif Cake from Madame Brigandat

I was given this recipe from Madam Brigandat herselp one day when we were visiting the Champagne House. It is perfect with early evening drinks!

Bacon, Pea and Mint Carbonara

Add peas and fresh mint to this traditional recipe gives colour and great Springtime flavours

Butternut & Peppadew Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

This tasty ravioli makes a great starter and although a bit fiddly everything can be made in advance so easy for a dinner party.

Butternut Stilton and Walnut Pastry Rolls

A great vegetarian alternative to traditional sausage rolls

Crispy Potato, Tomato and Halloumi Bake

Makes a great starter made in individual dishes or make in a large ovenproof dish for a mid-week supper

Date & Walnut Goat’s Cheese Crostini

Great for a starter but also serve as a canapé by making small easy crostinis by using a pastry cutter and sliced bread.

Duck Liver Terrine

Thank you Werner the Chef at Mo and Rose Guest House South Africa for this lovely paté recipe

Feta, Beetroot & Parsley Salad

Great salad and makes a change from a green salad. Beetroot adds such great colour to any dish and very healthy too!

Goat’s Cheese Crostini Salad with Roast Grapes and Walnuts -V

This recipe makes a lovely starter add to a Summer salad or add as a topping to crostinis, great for parties.

Goat’s Cheese Potatoes in their Jackets - V

These potatoes are great for a lunch time snack but also bake smaller potatoes and use as a canapé

Goat’s Cheese and Pear Salad

Such an easy and tasty salad and It is ideal as a starter

Goat’s Cheese, Parma Ham & Beetroot Salad

This is a very quick and easy starter. Because of the beetroot and white cheese it is a show-stopper

Halloumi Stuffed Peppers

This is a great vegetarian dish which can be made in advance.

Mushrooms in Sherry

This is an old favourite, it makes a perfect topping for crostini or keep things simple add to toast for a snack supper

Pea & Gorgonzola Panna Cotta

This is a simple starter which can be enjoyed with smoked meat of fish or try just by itself with the meat or fish as a garnish

Pea Puree, Rocket & Broad Bean Crostini

These crostini’s are lovely to hand round at any party especially lovely for a summer lunch

Pork Apricot & Pistachio Terrine

Terrines look amazing! They can be eaten with an aperitif, but as they are more substantial than a pâté enjoy on a picnic or perfect for a summer lunch dish.

Portuguese Prawns & Chorizo

This makes a tasty starter add a salad and you have an easy main dish

Potato, Dill & Prawn Tortilla

Simple and tasty describes this dish