Starter
Delicious first course suggestions, from quick and simple to truly spectacular.
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Organic Tarte Tatin with Red Onions and Thyme
Easy to prepare, this stunning savoury tarte makes a great starter or…
1 hr 10 mins
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Oriental Cucumber Salad with Smoked Salmon
Cucumber slices combine well with the flavour of smoked salmon.
10 mins
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Pak Choi with Oyster Sauce
Baby pak choi look more attractive, but regular pak choi can be used if cut…
15 mins
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Pan-fried Scallops with Chilli, Ginger, and an Anchovy Dressing
Easy-peasy inspiration for after-work meals and simple entertaining.
40 mins
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Parma Ham Wrapped Figs with Raspberry Dressing and a Dolcelatte and Rocket Salad
It might be quick and easy to make, but this great flavour combination will…
10 mins
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Parmesan Cheese and Walnut Tart
This nutty pastry works brilliantly with the creamy cheese and potato filling…
1 hr 10 mins
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Parsi Eggs
This Indian dish has its origins in ancient Persia.
40 mins
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Parsnip Chip Sticks
These are a healthy alternative to crisps and dips, lovely to nibble when you…
35 mins
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Passover roasted red pepper and carrot soup
Soup is one of the best starters for a Seder meal because it is so easy and…
55 mins
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Pasta and Fava Bean Soup
This Italian mixture of pasta and fava beans makes a nourishing meal, served…
1 hr 15 mins
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Pasta and Tuna Nicoise Salad
This easy summer dish, made with shell pasta instead of potatoes, is great for…
35 mins
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Pea & Pesto Soup
Providing something hot to eat is the hardest challenge (on the run), and…
10 mins
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Pea, Broad Bean and Mint Dip
Involve the children straightaway with shelling the peas and broad beans. Peas…
30 mins
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Peas with Ham
Guisantes con jamón is a classic tapas dish with delicious sweet and savoury…
20 mins
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Penne Primavera
Depending on availability, almost any spring vegetable can be used, such as…
45 mins
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Pickled Figs Wrapped in Parma Ham
These one-bite party snacks contrast sweet and sour figs with rich Italian…
10 mins
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Piperade
This savoury scrambled egg dish is from the Basque region of southwest France.
25 mins
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Pisto Manchego
This Spanish dish, similar to the French ratatouille, goes particularly well…
40 mins
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Pitta Bread
These Middle Eastern flat breads, best served warm, are essential for serving…
30 mins
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Poached Eggs with Frisée
This is a favourite starter or light lunch dish in France.
35 mins
