dinner party Archives - Saucy Dressings

Maravan’s silver-speckled mango air: and all about airs, foams, cappuccinos and espumas

“He was standing in Andrea’s kitchen, finally able to cook to his heart’s content. He did not have to pay any attention to the aphrodisiac effect of the dishes,...

recipe for beetroot and gin cured salmon

Shocking hot pink salmon cured in gin and beetroot

This is a dish with a lot of Wow! factor. But it’s not just about looks – even for a beetroot hater like myself, the beetroot endows the salmon with a sweetness...

A visit to a traditional smokehouse in Whitby; and an easy recipe for kipper pâté

“Even a month on the Continent, combined with intelligence, will teach you that there are many things that are better abroad. All the things that the DAILY MAIL...

Spicy Fillets of Salmon in Ginger

This recipe is one I have used over and over and it’s always a success.The cutting which is its inspiration is now faded and marked, but it’s headed “Clemen...

Luscious and Lovely Filo Lamb Pie

“This is one of the best dishes I have had for a long time” Saucy Dressings’ chief taster This is a sort of lamb version of the Cretan carnivale por...

Tangy Cranberry Chocolate Cake

I once forgot that I still hadn’t cooked this cake, and served it ‘raw’ as it were – very solidly rich but still a success which just goes to show just how robu...

Pungent Parsley And Garlic Completely Wonderful Guiltless Sauce

Garlic alert! This sauce is VERY garlicky - probably not one for a week-day, and you should check that all involved are enthusiastic garlic lovers.But this ...

A Weekend Houseparty

A couple of times a year we’ll have a house party and over time I’ve identified factors which seem to work towards a successful weekend – even for the hosts! Th...

From Dicey Oysters To The Western World’s Favourite Starter – The Surprising Evolution Of The Prawn Cocktail

"Shrimp and prawn cocktail scarcely mentioned in 1947 and claiming only 2% of adherents in 1962, topped the fish course in 1973 and was especially the choice ...

Stairway To Heaven Hens In Paris Pastry

This recipe is good for left-over chicken, it looks magnificent and it freezes well. It has the added advantage of being a complete meal in itself – protein (th...