December isn't just about the roast turkey: many people like to do more entertaining generally at this time of year. If so, you'll love this easy, quick menu for 6... which looks as if you spent all day in the kitchen!
This recipe is part of my 1960s revival menu. In those days it used to be something simple but really luscious, yet over the years it has suffered from some very poor adaptations, not least watery prawns and inferior sauces. So here, in all its former glory, is a starter quite definitely for the new millennium!
Yes, this really is easy. You can now buy packs of three different selections of ready-prepared game, or you can use all cubed venison. Combine the game with a good-quality bought red wine sauce and a glass of port, cook it slowly while you forget about it, then finally top with ready-made puff pastry – and everyone will think you've been working for days.
This delightful Italian dessert is really just an assembly job as far as you’re concerned, but everyone will think you’re very clever!