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A dessert featuring a scoop of purple berry ice cream on a yellow custard base, topped with a round, crisp white meringue and a sprinkle of pink powder, served in a white bowl.

Berry ice cream

Packed full of flavour and worth the effort for a special occasion. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and put in the fridge before serving. You'll need a temperature probe and an ice cream machine for this recipe

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A hand holds a knife above a bowl of chopped tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. Nearby are a spoon, a green citrus squeezer, a bottle of white wine vinegar, and a bowl with a brown liquid.

Tomato salsa

Whip this up in just 10 minutes. Great accompaniment for chilli or with eggs and avocado on toast. I adore sherry vinegar and it's worth adding it to your condiment cupboard, however, white wine vinegar will be fine.

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A black plate with a ramekin of pâté topped with herbs and spices, slices of rustic bread, and a knife spread with pâté and butter on a wooden table.

Mushroom paté

Luxurious vegetarian paté with a hint of truffle. Buy the best quality truffle oil you can afford, ideally you want one made with truffle shavings rather than flavouring or a combination of the two.

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A small glass jar filled with creamy aioli sits on a marble surface, surrounded by garlic cloves, a wooden spoon, a halved lemon, and a white cloth with yellow stripes.

Aioli

A quick aioli which isn't too overpowering.  Perfect to use as a dip for crudités or served on the side of a paella and fish dishes.

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