Smoked salmon and cucumber timbale with a winter leaf salad and house dressing

Cucumber wrapped parcels of salmon and soft cheese makes an elegant starter that can be made up to a day in advance. Ingredients For the smoked salmon vegetable oil, for greasing 1 cucumber, peeled and …

Cheese and leek double-baked soufflé with dandelion and walnut salad

These cheese soufflés are paired perfectly with a dandelion and caramelised walnut salad – perfect as a dinner party starter. Ingredients For the soufflés 125g/4½oz unsalted butter, plus extra melted butter 150g/5oz leeks, white part …

Chilli cheese croquettes with tomato cumin sauce and rocket and watercress salad

Ingredients For the chilli cheese croquettes 1kg/2lb 2oz King Edward potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 garlic cloves, peeled 3-4 tbsp olive oil 75g/3oz cheddar cheese (preferably Ogleshield), cut into 4cm x 1cm/2in x …