Quick fix — Snacks

Tomato Slice – Make a speedy supper by topping pre-rolled all butter puff pastry with caramelised onions that have been cooled down, fresh tomato slices, anchovies, capers and fresh thyme. Season and bake for 12 minutes at 200 degrees C until the crust is golden brown. Serve with a green leaf salad and a glass of well chilled Bergerie de la Bastide white wine.

Seasonal Side – Sauté sliced Chegworth Valley squash in a little oil and garlic, then grate over Starnachas cheese and some day old breadcrumbs before flashing under the grill. Very good as a side with grilled chicken or just on its own with some soft salad leaves and crumbled Ragstone cheese

Quick Chocolate Truffles – blitz 150g of dark chocolate in a food processor until granular. Heat 100ml of double cream, 2tbs of Somerset cider brandy, or any dark rum or brandy to hand and 1tbs of muscovado sugar until almost boiling, then slowly pour over the chocolate, blending until you have a paste. Cover and chill for 45 mins. Once firm, roll into small bite-sized balls of about 15g each and dust with cocoa powder. Chill. Makes about 15.