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Get the party started with these spicy appetisers. The poppers are stuffed with a garlicky cream cheese and bacon filling and are coated in panko breadcrumbs.

Bacon and cheese-stuffed jalapeño poppers recipe

extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for shallow-frying

shortcut bacon rashers, finely chopped

garlic clove, crushed

cream cheese, softened

green onions, thinly sliced

oregano leaves

tasty cheese

jalapeno chillies

plain flour

eggs, lightly beaten

panko breadcrumbs

Greek-style yoghurt, to serve

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A lovely gooey baked Camembert with loads of crusty bread for dipping is always a winner 

Beautiful baked Camembert

Camembert

garlic

rosemary

olive oil

bread stale

sea salt

cranberries

mixed nuts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-l9B3YMNRA

Use this method to ensure you get super-sticky, shiny, caramelised pigs in blankets for your Christmas feast. Delicious!

Pigs In Blankets

rashers of higher-welfare smoked streaky bacon

higher-welfare chipolata sausages

Worcestershire sauce

runny honey

Pigs in blankets

This is my twist on classic sausage rolls, with a herby mushroom filling surrounded by golden puff pastry

Vegan mushroom rolls

onion

celery

500 g chestnut mushrooms

Dijon mustard

ml white wine

black pepper

breadcrumbs

parsley

thyme

puff pastry

almond milk

sesame seeds

Perfect Jalapeño Poppers

jalapeños

oz cream cheese, room temp

cheddar

tbsp green onion, chopped

garlic powder

tsp salt

tsp pepper

tsp red pepper flakes

tbsp butter

Panko

Tuna &amp; caper butter

capers

x 185 g tins of tuna in olive oil

butter

Throwing butternut squash into this gorgeous mixed fish soup gives a lovely colour and sweetness

Sicilian fish soup

red onion

fennel

red chilli deseeded

dry white wine

800 g chopped plum tomatoes

butternut squash

500 ml organic fish stock

salmon

halibut

lemon

flat-leaf parsley chopped

Soft steamed buns stuffed with Asian-style mushrooms and hoisin sauce – people will go mad for these!

Vegan dim sum buns

ginger

½ a bunch of fresh coriander (15 grams)

groundnut oil

g mushrooms

rice wine vinegar

sweet chilli sauce

soy sauce

spring onions

red chilli

sesame oil

x coconut milk

flour

hoisin sauce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ieLW-GqyF4

Cured Salmon Gravlax is an amazing Nordic appetizer, that is easily prepared at home. Tasty, fresh and irresistibly delicious.

Cured Salmon Gravlax

fennel seeds

coriander seeds

tsp juniper berries

dill

salt (6.3 oz)

120 g sugar (4.2 oz)

tsp smoked paprika

bio lime (or lemon / orange)

salmon pound)

Add fennel seeds, coriander seeds and juniper berries to a pan. Place over low heat and cook for about 30 seconds, then remove from the heat and crush them using a pestle and mortar. Finely chop the dill. In a small bowl stir to combine salt, sugar and smoked paprika. Add the ground seeds and berries and zest of one lime, stir to combine.

Sprinkle half of the cure mixture over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the salmon on top of the cure mix skin side down. Sprinkle the rest of the cure mix over the salmon and press the cure mix into the salmon fillet so it incorporates as much of the mixture as possible. Transfer the salmon fillet to a large <a href=https://www.status.si/kategorija-izdelka/shranjevanje-v-vakuumu/vakuumsko-shranjevanje-z-elektriko/vrecke-in-folije-v-roli-za-vakuumiranje/?utm_source=Jernej%20Kitchen&amp;utm_medium=FB%20objava&amp;utm_campaign=influencers rel=nofollow target=_blank>vacuum bag</a>, making sure the fillet is covered in cure mix. Vacuum the salmon fillet using a Vacuum machine. We used a powerful Slovenian <a href=https://www.status.si/izdelek/vakuumski-aparat-sv2000/?utm_source=Jernej%20Kitchen&amp;utm_medium=FB%20objava&amp;utm_campaign=influencers rel=nofollow target=_blank>Vacuum Machine SV2000</a> from Status Metlika. Place in a fridge for 24 - 48 hours.

Remove the cured salmon fillet from the fridge. Open the vacuum bag and rinse the salmon under cold running water to remove all the cure mixture. Tap dry using a paper towel. Place on a wire rack or large tray and place in the fridge for 1 - 2 hours. Use a very sharp knife to thinly slice the gravlax and serve.

You can serve your Salmon Gravlax immediately or vacuum it again and store it. Store in a fridge for up to 3 weeks or place in the freezer for up to 2 months. Defrost by bringing it to room temperature.

During my time in New York I got to visit all sorts of wonderful and fascinating places, and on one occasion I was lucky enough to be taken to an illegal Peruvian restaurant – it was great fun. This ceviche was on the menu that night. Ceviche is a lovely little appetizer of fresh fish marinated in citrus juices. As long as you’ve got mega fresh fish it’s an absolute dream and delight to make and eat.

Peruvian ceviche

pepper

400 g skinless sea bass, lemon sole

lemons

red chillies

mint

coriander

punnet of mustard cress

fennel tops (optional)

extra virgin olive oil

Find inspiration in the flavours of Chinese cuisine with this spectacular version of Shanghai dumplings.

Shanghai dumplings

plain flour, sifted

sunflower oil

Chinese cabbage (wombok) leaves (see note)

(250 milliliters) black vinegar (see note)

ginger,

red chilli,

pork mince

green prawns, finely chopped

spring onions, finely chopped

caster sugar

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A simple and really tasty fishcake recipe that's easy for the kids to help out with. This is recipe is just as delicious made with tinned tuna, or you could swap the regular potatoes for a few sweet potatoes. Have fun!

Salmon fishcakes

g peas

potatoes

½ a bunch of fresh chives (15 grams)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsIeJQBs_QY

Chickpeas bring nuttiness (and protein) to Jill Dupleix's sweet, spicy little carrot cakes. Serve them with harissa yoghurt and watercress or a crunchy green salad.

Carrot cakes with harissa yoghurt

(600 grams) carrots, sliced

can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

coriander leaves

cumin

egg, lightly beaten

harissa (see note)

low-fat Greek-style yoghurt

bunch watercress, sprigs picked

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This mackerel pâté is really simple to whiz together and crazily moreish – pile the toast high!

Smoked mackerel pate with griddled toast and cress salad

mackerel

light cream cheese

fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves picked

punnets of cress snipped

celery finely sliced, plus some of the celery leaves

bread

Salty haloumi is pan fried until golden brown and served on a bed of asparagus in this elegant dish.

Asparagus and haloumi salad

asparagus, woody ends trimmed

haloumi, drained, cut into 4 lengthways

baby mesclun

Slightly sweet capsicum with asparagus and ricotta cheese is a fabulous filling for gourmet tarts.

Asparagus, capsicum and ricotta tarts

red capsicum, quartered, deseeded

red onion,

asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths

fresh ricotta

(1/2 cup) shredded parmesan

tsp finely chopped fresh chives

tbsp balsamic vinegar

Start your day the simple way with these easy avocado and corn toasts.

Avocado and corn toasts

(1 1/2 tbsp) butter,

bread,

corn cobs,

avocado, stone removed, peeled, finely chopped

tomato, finely chopped

lemon juice

(1/4 cup) sour light cream, to serve

Italian for "cured meats and vegetables", this is antipasti at its tastiest best.

Salumi & verdura

zucchini, trimmed, thinly sliced lengthways

eggplant, trimmed, thinly sliced lengthways

Olive oil spray

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tsp red wine vinegar

red chilli flakes (optional)

sliced sopressa salami

sliced smoked salmon, torn

cherry bocconcini, drained

kalamata olives

pkt grissini

Stack on the the fresh grilled flavours of haloumi and eggplant in this elegant dinner party starter.

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