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Canapees and nibbles

Spiced Chicken on orange and carrot

(makes 12-16 portions) 800g boned chicken thighs 1 tablespoon Maldon sea salt 2 tablespoons light olive oil 1 tablespoon ground cumin2 tablespoons ground cardamom ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves Freshly ground black pepper For the carrot cream …

Crayfish on Pumpernickel

Pumpernickel bread – round ones if you can get it 320g crayfish tails in brine, chopped 100ml Mayonnaise 100ml Crème Fraiche 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped Fresh lemon juice Maldon sea salt Freshly grated horseradish or …

Jalapeño Cigars

(makes 20) 5 sheets Filo pastry 150g cheddar cheese 100g Cream cheese 125g natural pistachio nuts, finely chopped 3 tablespoons Jalapeño peppers, finely chopped Pre-heat the oven to its highest setting. Divide the Filo sheets into four smaller squares Mix …

Skagen Blinis

This lovely seafood mixture named after the tip of Jutland, where the two seas of Kattegat and Skagerrak meet, is simply delicious as a little morsel as well as on larger open sandwiches. 350g peeled cooked prawns (if frozen, defrost …

Buckwheat blinis

(makes 12-16 depending on size) Home-made blinis are great to have in the freezer to be hauled out when unexpected guests arrive. They are great as a base for smoked salmon, roe and prawns. 75g buckwheat flour 75g strong white …

Gravad Lax – cured salmon

2 x 500g pieces of salmon fillet with the skin on 50g caster sugar 50g salt 1 generous teaspoon of freshly ground pepper 1 large bunch of fresh dill Rye bread Always buy fresh salmon and freeze for 48 hours …

Mini Vanilla Whoopee Pies

Preheat oven to 180˚C or 160˚, Gas 4 Ingredients 75g unsalted butter 1 large egg 150g caster sugar 125g sour cream 25ml milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 275g plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda Melt the butter and set …