Vegetarian

Herb frittata canapé

Delicious served at room temperature or slightly warmed. These can be made a day in advance and reheated.

Rows of small, round appetisers on a metal tray, topped with cream, slices of smoked salmon, and thinly sliced onions. The appetisers are neatly arranged and garnished for serving.

These lovely morsels are a fuss free version of mini crumpets (known as pikelets in Australasia or pancakes in North America). Use them as a base for canapés or make larger ones for starters. Delicious topped with horseradish cream and…

A glass jar filled with roasted pecan halves sits open on a rustic wooden surface, with the orange-rimmed lid resting to the side and attached by a metal clasp.

Maple & Chilli Roasted Pecans

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Another recipe shared with me from my USA trip. These are popular in the midwest. Can be eaten on their own with a cold beer or used as a garnish in salads

A baked puff pastry shaped like a Christmas tree, with twisted branches and sprinkled with sesame seeds, sits on baking parchment atop a wooden surface.

Christmas tree pesto tear and share

2 x 320g packs ready rolled puff pastry 4 tbsp Pesto (red or green) 4 tbsp Tbsp Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese 1 egg beaten

A black plate with crispy chicken wings, a garnish of coriander, and a white bowl filled with brown dipping sauce, set on a wooden table.

Curry Butter Sauce

I adore butter chicken and came up with the idea to make a sauce that can be used with other things. I've added it to vegetables or used as a dipping sauce for chicken wings even spooned over fish. Make…

Almond Brittle

A tasty sweet treat to eat on its own or use as a garnish with dessert. They will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container with baking parchment between each layer

A plate with a serving of spaghetti in tomato sauce, garnished with basil leaves, two pieces of breaded fried meat, and a lemon wedge on the side.

Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Spaghetti

Serve this as a stand alone pasta dish or with Chicken Milanese. When making a dish with so few ingredients, try and buy the best you can afford. I used Mutti tinned tomatoes.

Black plates hold small tartlets with colourful fillings: some with a bright pink mixture topped with dill, others with an orange-brown mix garnished with green herbs, arranged neatly on a white surface.

Tortilla Canapé Cups

These will keep for a week in an air tight container. Fill them with whatever you like. Very useful to have some in the store cupboard for Christmas and new year

Okonomiyaki

Savoury pancake dish from Japan served with two sauces. Okonomiyaki sauce can be bought in specialist shops or on line if you don't want to make your own, my version will keep in the fridge in a n airtight container…