Photography by Sophie Harper A Christmas tradition in our family is to enjoy a glass of Pimm’s while we open our presents before lunch on Christmas Day. It is a delicious and refreshing drink to have in the summertime. We always have my tasty cheese biscuits with the Pimm’s. Pimm’s […]
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Tapenade
Tapenade is a tasty olive spread from Provence in the South of France. It is traditionally made with black olives, capers, anchovies, tuna, olive oil and lemon juice. It may have a little Dijon mustard, garlic and a dash of cognac added as well. I like to include a small […]
Devils on horseback
Christmas is almost with us and I’ve been busy this week preparing and baking some of my family’s Christmas favourites. I offer two canapés today for you to try – devils on horseback and cheese biscuits. You will find many more of my Christmas recipes on Cook this Week on […]
Cheese biscuits
These tasty little cheese biscuits are very more-ish and I have to hide them not only from my family but also from myself. The recipe was originally given to my mother by an old family friend, Rene Merrifield, more than 60 years ago. We have these biscuits every year at […]
Cake aux olives (French olive loaf)
In France cake aux olives is a popular savoury loaf to serve with drinks, enjoy as a light meal with salad or take on a picnic. It can be bought from a boulangerie on Fridays for the weekend or can be put together quickly and baked at home. It is […]