Cool, creamy and almost refreshing, this lovely artichoke and herb dip is perfect for serving with crunchy veg and fresh bread as a summertime starter.
These gin-infused smoked trout pots are perfect for a simple winter lunch or stylish starter – just serve with plenty of sourdough toast.
Made with bullace or damsons instead of sloes, the flavour profile of this ‘hedgerow’ gin is a little less complex than that of sloe gin and it’s ready to drink a lot sooner too, making it great for adding to autumn-themed cocktails or simply serving over ice as a fabulous seasonal tipple. That’s not to say that sloe gin isn’t worth making too in a few weeks’ time – there’s nothing nicer than a thimbleful on a cold dark night in winter – but this simpler alternative is tasting pretty good right now, as a fruity, seasonal segue into autumn.
The perfect option for a fuss-free dinner party starter, this gorgeous dip can be made with with smoked salmon or trout and will have all your guests asking for the recipe
Whether diluted in cold sparkling water as a deliciously refreshing cordial, infused in syrup for lemon drizzle cake or used as the basis of a fabulous fizzy summer cocktail, elderflower cordial is the essence of early summer captured.
If you like strong, savoury flavours as much as I do, Skordalia is for you. It’s a robust, delicious, and, until you know what’s in it, slightly perplexing Grecian garlic and potato dip, which definitely qualifies as a ‘more than the sum of its parts’ food.
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