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Party Planning

Organizing your Party Food

Party Themes

Party Basics

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Welcome Nibbles

Dips and Dippers

Finger Food and Light Bites

Brunches, Lunches and Fork Suppers

Sensational Soups

Di n ner Party Appetizers

Dinner Party and Festive Main Courses

Stylish Salads

Eating Outdoors

Diva Desserts

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I ndexAaduki beans: lemon, thyme

and bean stuffedmushrooms,309

aigrettes, cheese, 1 T3aioli, saffron, 1 72alcohol-free drlnks, 84almonds: chocolate a mond

meringue p e, 499cold lemon souff 6 with

almonds,462pear and almond tart, 483tapas of a monds, 99

amaretto: amaretto diSarone, 88

amaretto souffl6, 490appetizers, 304-29apples: roast goose with

caramel zed app es, 368steamed chocolate and fru t

pudd ngs, 496aromatic t ger prawns, 1 14artichokes, ciareed, 1 47asparagus: asparagus and egg

terrine,257asparagus and orange

salad, 382asparagus with raspberry

dressing, 307ch lled asparagus

soup, 278gr lled asparagus w th

salt-cured ham, 329marinated asparagus and

langoustine, 32 1aubergines: aubergine and

smoked mozzarellarol s, 4'19

baba ganoush w th Lebaneseflatbread, 1 33

baked Mediterraneanvegetables, 2 I 7

flllet of beef withratatouil e. 374

Greek aubergine and spinachpte,426

gr lled vegetable terrine, 254moussaka,349peppers f led w th spiced

vegetab es,336roasted garl c and aubergine

custard,338summer vegetab es with

yoqurl pesto, 41 Btempura, 332vegetable tarte tatin, 238vegetable tempura, 1 43

avocados: avocado and smokedfish sa ad, 400

avocado sa sa, I 28, 280avocado soup, 29 1cucumber and avocado

sa sa, 71

guacamole, 1 29prawn, egg and avocado

mousse, 3 1 2

tortllla wrap with tabboulehand avocado, 41 7

tricolour salad, 386

Bbaba ganoush wlth Lebanese

flatbread,133bacon: pork and bacon rilLettes

with onion sa ad,249quiche Lorraine,235

wllted spinach and baconsalad,409

baguette crootons, 69bamboo shoots, red chicken

curry with, 346banoffee pie,484bantam eggs: cheese-crusted

party eggs, 148barbecues,58-61

safety, 61vegetarian,6'1

basil: basil and caperdressing, 384

basil and lemon dip, 1 30batters, 3'lbeef: beef carbonade, 351

beef satay with hot mangodip, 1 6s

beef satay with peanutsauce, 1 56

beef We ington, 354boeuf Bourguignonne, 355fi let of beef with

ratatouille,3T4

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garlic and chi li marinatedbeef with corn-crustedonion rings,447

lasagne w th threecheeses, 352

sp cy koftas, 21 3B6nedictlne, S8bird's nests, 1 77bitter chocolate mousse, 460black bean sauce, 1 93black pasta w th ricotta, 272black velvet, 90blackberries: summer berries in

warm sabayon g aze, 488blackforest gdteau, 47'lblinis: buckwheat b in s with

mushroom cav ar, 1 69bloody Mary, 90blue cheese: mln -baked

potatoes with blue.6aa

lndex 5O3

cauliflower: cardamon andcauliflower florets, 69

caviar: eggs with caviar, 104mushroom caviar, 169

celebration paella, 360celeriac: celeriac fritters, 146

prosciutto with potatordmoulade, 327

celery: garnishes anddecorations,35

salmon rillettes,248stuffed celery sticks, 'l 06

centrepieces.33ceviche, 430champagne,88chanterelles: tortellini

chanterelle broth,296charred artichokes,'147Chartreuse, 38cheese: accompaniments, 79

apricots and, 79bite-size cheese brioches, '121

buffets, 44, 78cheese algrettes, 1 13cheese and leek

sausages,242cheese and potato bread

twists, 120cheese boards, 78-9cheese-crusted party

eggs, 1 48cheese savouries, T9chilli cheese tortilla, 228dinner parties, TSfondues,50-lGlamorgan sausages, 1 75Greek aubergine and spinach

pie,426grilled squid stuffed with

feta, 433halloumi and qrape

salad. 392lasagne with three

cheeses,352

leek and onion tartlet, 237leek roulade with cheese,

walnut and sweet pepperfilling, 266

low fat options, 79marinated, 69mini baked potatoes with

blue cheese, 1 74mini ciabatta pizzas, 2 1 0Monte Cristo triangles, 211panzanella salad, 395polpettes, 243presentation, TSprosciutto and mozzarella

parcels, 206quesadillas, 229risotto with four cheeses, 269salad with watermelon and

feta cheese, 41 3stuffed celery sticks. 1 06summer herb ricotta flan, 422Swiss cheese fondue with

vegetables, 333tapas cheese, 99tortilla cones with smoked

salmon and softcheese, 23'l

wild mushroom and fontinatarts.236

wine with, 82see a/so individual cheeses

eg feta; mozzarella; Stiltoncheesecakes: bluebery-

hazelnut cheesecake, 476lime cheesecake, 467raspberry and white chocolate

cheesecake,4T4cherries: blackforest

garcau,471cherry pancakes, 494chocolate and cherry polenta

cake,475fresh cherry and hazelnut

strudel, 479

chestnuts: chocolate andchestnut pots,459

chocolate chestnutroulade,480

chicken: barbecue-glazedchicken skewers,442

barbecued chicken,443celebration paella, 360chicken and potk,262chicken bitki, 200chicken croquettes. 204chicken fajitas with grilled

onions,230chicken liver p6t6 with

gadic,42ochicken parcels.20lchicken satay with peanut

sauce, 1 56chicken with Iemon and

garlic, 205chicken wontons with spicy

mango spice, 160qlazed poussin,370golden Parmesan

ch cken, 203red chicken curry with

barnboo shoots, 346smoked chicken with peach

mayonnaise, 205Tandoorl chicken sticks, 1 59Tunisian brik,202yak tori chicken, 1 58

childrenb parties, 56-7chilled asparagus soup, 278chilled tomato and sweet

pepper soup, 279chillies: chilii and raspberry

dip, '152chilli and tomato sauce,242chilli bean dip, 138chilli cheese tortilla, 228chilll dip, 141chili jam,224chllli vinegar dip, 149clams with chilli and yellow

bean sauce,439garlic and chilli marinated

beef with corn-crustedonion rings, 447

hot-and-sour soup, 283quesadillas,229sweet tomato and chilli

salsa,433Chinese dipping sauces, 108chives: chive scrambled eggs in

brioches, 22 1onion and chive dip.71

chocolate: bitter chocolatemousse, 460

chocolate almond meringuepie,499

chocolate and cherry polentacake,475

chocolate and chestnutpots,459

chocolate and orange Scotchpancakes, 493

chocolate chestnutroulade.480

chocolate chip and bananapudding, 497

chocolate crepes with plumsand port, 492

chocolate hazelnutgalettes, 458

chocolate layer cake, 473chocolate mandarin fii|)e, 456chocolate truffles, 451garnishes and

decorations.36 7Greek chocolate mousse

tartlets, 485hot chocolate cake, 498hot chocolate

zabaglione,4S9marbled Swiss roll, 472mint chocolate meringues, 450mocha cream pots, 461pears in chocolate fudge

blankets,487raspberry and white chocolate

cheesecake, 474steamed chocolate and frult

puddings,496white chocolate parfait, 468

chowder, salmon, 302Christmas pudding, 500Christmas torte, 470chutneys, T9ciabatta: mini ciabatta

pizzas,210

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ciams: clams with chilli andyellow bean sauce,439

mixed seafood salad, 406mussels and clams with

lemon grass,326clementines: clementines in

cinnamon caramel,464port and clementine

sundaes,453cocktail-stick snacks, 42cocktails, 36-9'l

equipment, 86-7frostlng glasses, 88g asses, 87ice, 88-9ingredients, 88tradit onal, 90-1

cod: Parmesan fishgoujons, 1 50

coffee: hot mocha rumsouffl6es, 491

mocha cream pots, 461Cointreau, SScold cucumber and yogurt

soup, 281coleslaw New York deli, 396cooking plan, 28coquilles St .lacques, 31 7coriander yogurt, 1 59country pasta salad, 41 2courgettes: baked Mediterranean

vegetables,2lTcourgette fritters with chilli

jam,224courgette soup,288fillet of beef with

ratatouille, 374grilled vegetable tetrine, 254summer vegetables with

yogurt pesto, 41 8tomato and courgette

timbales, 308vegetable tempura, 1 43

couscous,350

crab: crab and ricottatartlets, 1 97

crab cakes with tartaresauce,244

crab egg rolls, 196crab salad with rocket, 403crisp-fried crab claws, '149

hot crab souffl6s, 264creme br0l6e, 455crdme caramel: passion fruit

crdme caramels withdipped physalis,454

crdme de cacao, 88crdme de cassis, 88crdme de menthe, 88crepes: chocolate crepes with

plums and port. 492see a/so pancakes

crisp-fried crab claws, 1 49crisps, vegetable, 69crispy spring rolls, 178croquettes: chicken

croquettes,204paella croquettes, 1 87Stilton croquettes, 1 12turkey croquettes, 246

crostini: egg crostini withrouille, 218

goatb cheese crostini, 297croustades,35cro0tes, 35, 77cro0tons,35,69,73,77cucumber: chilled prawn and

cucumber soup, 282cold cucumber and yogurt

soup, 281cucumber and avocado

salsa, 71cucumber relish, 1 80pram and cucumber eggs, 104salade Nigoise, 40 lsmoked salmon and rice salad

parcels,247smoked trout mousse in

cucumber cups. 1 I9tzatziki, 'l 35yogurt with garlic, cucumber

and mint dip, 126curacao, 88curried parsnip soup, 290curries: red chicken curry with

bamboo shoots. 346red curry paste, 346tofu and vegetable Thai

cutry,342curry plant mayonnaise, 394custards, auberqine, 338

Ddaiquiri,90dates stuffed with chorizo. 1 00decanting wine,83deep-fried lamb patties, 21 2desserts,448-501

buffets,45wine with, 82

dinner parties,4&9appetizers, 304-29buffet dinners, 46-7cheese courses, 78desserts,448-501main courses,330-77menus, 48planning,4S 9quantities.49style guide.48

dippers, 70-'1 , 'l 24-65dips, 3'l ,1o-'l , 124-65drinks.40

alcohol-free, 84,93beer,84cocktails, 86-91glasses, 85quantities,85wine,80-3see a/so individual drinks

dry martini, 90duck: duck with plum

sauce,366duck wontons with spicy

mango spice, 1 60wild duck with olives. 367

dumplings, herbyhorseradish, 371

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eggs: asparagus and eggIeTine,257

bird's nests, 1 77chese-crusted party eggs, 148

chive scrambled eggsin brioches, 22'l

crab egg rolls, 1 96egg and fennel

tabbouleh with nuts, 416egg and salmon puff

parcels, 223egg crostini with rouil e, 21 8eggs Benedict, 220eggs mimosa, 109eggs wlth caviar, 104garlic and green peppercorn

eggs, 1 04hard-boiled eggs with

tuna sauce, 310Kansas City fritters, 225nutty devilled eggs, 1 04partyeggs,104 5Peruvlan salads, 41 4pick ed quailS eggs, 108poached eggs Flotefiine, 222potato salad with egg,

mayonnaise andolives, 396

prawn and cucumbereggs, 104

prawn, egg andavocado mousse, 31 2

quails e99s in aspic wlthParma ham, 241

quail s eggs with herbs, 1 44scrambled eggs with smoked

salmon,218son-in-law eggs, 1 76stuffed devilled eggs, 1 06Thai fish and egg cakes, 1 81

empanadillas, spinach, 1 88equipment, 18 19

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fajitas: chicken fajitas withgrilled onions, 230

lndex 5O5

falafel, sesame seed-coated, l45

fennel: baby carrot and fennelsoup, 285

egg and fennel tabboulehwith nuts, 416

smoked trout pasta salad, 402summer vegetables with

yogurt pesto,4'18feta: apricots and feta, 79

feta cheese with capers, 98Greek aubergine and spinach

pie,426grilled squid stutfed with

feta, 433polpettes, 243salad with watermelon and

feta cheese, 41 3smoked salmon and rice salad

parcels,24lwarm broad bean and feta

salad,392filo paslry, 42

garnishes and decorations, 36fingerfood, l66-212fish: avocado and smoked fish

salad,400ceviche, 430deep-frled whitebait, 'l 15fish soup with rouille, 301lvloroccan grilled fish

brochettes,432Parmesan fish goujons, 1 50seafood pancakes,232seafood spring onion

skewers, 1 53smoked fish and asparagus

mousse, 267striped fish terrines, 260taramasalata, l34Thai fish and egg

cakes,181Thai fish cakes with cucumber

relish. 1 80three-coloured fish

kebabs,431tuna in rol ed red peppers, 1 18see a/so individual types of

fish eg haddock; salmonfoie gras pate in filo cups, 1 98fondues, 50-3

fondue bourguignonne, 52fondue chinois, 52safety, 52sweet,52Swiss cheese fondue with

vegetab es, 333forkfood, 44-5,214-72freezing,30-1French beans: salade

Nicoise,40lFrench onion and morel

soup,294fried rice balls stuffed with

mozzarella, lT3frittata: potato and red pepper

tri1lala,226risotto frittata. 227

fritters: celeriac fritters, 'l 46courgette fritters with chilli

jam,224herby plaice fr tters, 1 90Kansas City fritters, 225

fruit salad, trop cal scented redand orange, 452

fudge: pears in chocolate fudgeblankets, 487

futo maki, 182

Ggalettes, chocolate

hazelnut, 458game: rich game pie, 372

wine with game birds, 81gammon: split pea

soup, 287garlic: chicken liver pate with

gatlic,420chicken with lemon and

garlic, 205

gar ic and chilLi marinatedbeef wlth corn-crustedonion rlngs,447

gar ic and qreen peppereggs, 1 04

garllc prawns in fiopastry 324

garllc toast, 286hurnmus bi tahina, 132roasted garlic and

aubergine custard, 338roasted vegetable and

garlic sausage loaf, 428salsa verde, 126saut6ed mussels with garlic

and herbs. 325Spanish gar ic soup, 295Stilton-stuffed mushrooms

with garlicbreadcrumbs, I 42

stuffed garlic mushroomswlth prosciutto, 328

Thai prawn sa ad with garlicdresslng, 404

walnut and garlic dip. 126yogurt with garlic, cucumber

and mint dip, 126garnishes,32 3,34-5gateau, blackforest, 471gazpacho with avocado

salsa,280gin, 88Glamorgan sausages, I 75glazes, barbecues,59Gluhwein. 92goats cheese: and figs, 79

crostini,297goat's cheese salad, 398goat's cheese souffl6, 337red onion and goatb

cheese pastles, 422golden Parmesan

ch cken, 203goose: roast goose with

caramel zed apples, 368Gorgonzola: Gorgonzola and

parsley dip, 71gril ed polenta with

Gorgonzola, 1 68paglia e fieno with walnuts

and Goryonzola,2l2rlsotto with four cheeses, 269

Grand lvlarnier, 88frozen Grand Marnier

souffl6s,466gravies, 31, 362Greek chocolate mousse

tartlets. 485green beans: country pasta

salad, 412green bean and sweet pepper

salad, 387qriddled tomatoes on soda

bread, 2 1 6grilled polenla with

Gorgonzola, 1 68grilled vegetable tetrine, 254grilling, barbecue food, 60Gruyere: risotto with four

cheeses, 269twice-baked Gruyere and

potato souffl, 265guacamole, 1 29

Hhaddock: haddock and smoked

salmon,258Moroccan grilled fish

brochettes,432Parmesan fish gou]ons, 1 50seafood pancakes,232smoked haddock

p4t6,251halibut: ceviche,430

Moroccan grilled fishbrochettes, 432

halloumi and grapesalad, 392

halls, hiring,15ham: cidetrglazed ham, 376

grilled asparagus withsalt-cured ham, 329

melon and Parma hamsalad, 383

mini ciabatta pizzas, 21 0Monte Cristo

triangles, 21 1mushroom salad and

Parma ham,408quailS eggs in aspic with

Parma ham, 241

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scallops wrapped inParma ham,434

split pea soup, 287Haruey wal banger, 90hazelnuts: blueberry-hazelnut

cheesecake,4T6chocolate hazelnut

galettes, 458fresh cherry and hazelnut

strudel,479herbs: bread, 76

garnishes and decorations, 34herb-crusted rack of lamb

with Puy lentils, 348herb ricotta flan, 422herbed Greek pies,424herbed liver p5t6 pie, 421herby horseradish

dumplings,37lherby plaice fritters, 1 90mixed herb salad with

toasted seeds, 388quails eggs with

herbs, 1 44salads,72saut6ed mussels wlth garlic

and herbs, 323summer herb ricotta Ilan, 422see a/so individual herbs

eg chives; minthiring equipment, 18honey Gluhwein, 92hot-and-sour soup, 283hot mango dip, 165hot mocha rum souffl6es,491hotel pafties. 14hummus bi tahina, 132

Iice: crushing, SS

decorative cubes,89ice bowls,37

ice cream soda,93lced Christmas torte. 470

iced melon with melon andmint sorbet, 277

ices, 31lndian mee goreng. 271invitations, 16 17Italian prawn skewers, 435

KKahlia.88Kansas City fritters, 225kebabs, 42

scallop and musselkebabs, 31 5

three-coloured fishkebabs,431

yakitori chicken, 'l 58kibbeh.212kidney beans: chilli bean

dip. 1 38king prawns: butterfly prawn

spiedini, 1 52grilled king prawns with

romesco sauce, 438king prawns in crispy

batter, 1 55king prawns in sherry, 436king prawns with spicy

dip, 1 54seafood spring onion

skewers, '153

koftas, spicy, 21 3

Llaksa, Malayan prawn, 345lamb: deep-fried lamb

patties,212herb-crusted rack of lamb

with Puy lentils, 348lamb burgers with red onion

and tomato relish, 445Iamb satay with peanut

sauce, 'i 56lamb tikka, 440Mongolian firepot, 334moussaka,349skewered lamb with red

onion salsa, 446spicy koftas, 21 3stock, 334tagine of lamb with

couscous,350langoustine, marinated

asparagus and, 321lasagne with three cheeses. 352Iayer cake, chocolate, 473leaves, salads.72 3Lebanese flatbread, '1 33

leeks: birdt nests, 177cheese and leek sausages, 242chilled asparagus soup, 278Glamorgan sausages,'l 75leek and onion tartlets, 237leek roulade with cheese,

walnut and sweet pepperfilling,266

leek, saffron and musseltartlets, 234

pancakes with leek.chicory and squashstuffing, 270

potato and leek filopie,340

salmon rillettes,248vichyssoise with watercress

cream,2l6leftovers, 29lemons: basil and lemon

dip.130cold lemon souffl6

with almonds,462lemon and coconut dhal

dip, 1 36lemon oil dip, 147lemon, thyme and bean

stuffed mushrooms.309tarte au citron, 482

lentils: cappuccino of Puylentils, lobster andtarragon,303

herb-crusted rack of lambwith Puy lentils, 348

lettuce, salads, 72-3lightmeals,2l4 72limes: lime cheesecake, 467

lime sherbet,465mango and lime

smoothie, 93liver: chicken liver pate with

gailic,42oherbed liver pet6 pie,421Mongolian firepot, 334

lobsters: cappuccino of Puylentils, lobster andtarragon, 303

lobster thermidor, 357Long lsland ice tea.90lunches, 54 5,214-72

Mmackerel: avocado and smoked

fish salad, 400main courses,330 77l\,4alaysian prawn laksa, 345Malaysian seafood stew, 343mandarins: chocolate mandarin

trifle, 456mangoes: beef satay with hot

mango dip, 1 65mango and lime

smoothie, 93spicy mango sauce, 1 60

l\,4anhattan,90margarita, 90marinades,60-1

barbecue food, 60-1salad ingredients, T3

marquees, 1 5materials. 18-1 9mayonnaise, T4-5

basil and lemon dip, 130curry plant, 394potato salad with egg,

mayonnaise andolives,396

smoked chicken with peachmayonnaise,206

meat: casseroles,30see a/so individual types,

eg beef; chickenmee goreng, lndian,271melons: iced melon with

melon and mintsotbel,277

melon and Parma hamsalad, 383

Index 5O7

menus: buffet dinners, 47dinner parties,43fork buffets, 45menu cards,27plcn cs, 64 5

meringues: chocolate almondmeringue pie, 499

m nt choco ate meringues, 450milk bread, 76mlni baked potatoes with blue

cheese, 1 74m ni-sausage rolls, 1 1 6m nt: d ll and lime, 322

ced me on with melon andmint sorbet, 277

mint chocolate meringues, 450m nted peanut sauce, 1 63yogurt with garlic, cucumber

and mint dip, 126mocha cream pots, 461monkfish: monkflsh

packages, 3 1 3seafood spr ng onion

skewers, 1 53three-coloured fish

kebabs,43ll\,4onte Crlsto tr ang es, 21 1morels: French onlon and morel

saup,294Moroccan grilled fish

brochettes, 432I\,4oroccan orange, onion and

o lve salad, 384mousses: bitter chocolate

mousse,460Greek chocolate mousse

tart ets, 485prawn, egg and avocado

mousse, 31 2

sea trout mousse, 31 3smoked fish and asparaqus

mousse,267smoked trout mousse in

cucumbercups, ll9

mozzarella: aubergine andsmoked mozzarellarolls, 419

fried rice balls stuffed withmozzarela,113

lasagne wlth threecheeses,352

mini ciabatta pizzas, 21 Amozzarella and red onion

salad with basil and caperdressing,384

mozzarella and tomatoskewers, 1 1 0

panzanella salad,395prosciutto and mozzarel a

parcels, 206roasted tomato and

mozzare la salad, 388trico our salad, 386

mu ed wine, 92mul et: taramasalata, 1 34mushrooms: cream of

mushroom soup withgoatl cheese crostini, 297

emon, thyme and beanstuffed mushrooms, 309

mushroom cavlar, 1 69mushroom salad and Parma

ham, 408r sotto fr ttata, 227Stilton-stuffed mushrooms

with gar cbreadcrurnbs, '1 42

stuffed garl c mushroomswith prosciutto, 328

wi d mushroom and fontinatarts,236

mussels: celebration pael a,360leek. saffron and mussel

tartLets, 234marlnated musse s, 194mixed seafood salad, 406mussels and c ams with

lemon grass,326

mussels ln black beansauce, 1 93

saut6ed mussels with garlicand herbs,325

scallop and mussekebabs, 3 1 5

mustard dips, 146, 429

NNew York deli coleslaw 396nibb es, 68-9, 94-1 22

aromatic tlger prawns, 1 14b te-size cheese brioches, 1 2'lcheeseagrettes, ll3cheese and potato br,"ad

twists, 120cherry tomatoes with pesto, 1 1 1dates stuffed with

chor zo, 1 00deep-fried whltebait, 1 T 5feta cheese with capers, 98little onions cooked with

wine, cor ander andolive oil, 103

minl-sausage rolls, 1 '16

mozzarella and tomatoskewers, 1 1 0

nuts,68olives,68Parmesan thins, 1 23party eggs, 1 04-5pepitas, 96p ckled quaii s eggs, 1 08potato and onion tort lla, 1 02ptetzels, 122smoked trout mousse in

cucumbercups, ll9spicy peanut balls, 1 01Stilton croquettes, 1 12stuffed celery sticks, 1 06tapas of almonds olives

and cheese, 99tortllla chips,96tuna in ro led red

peppers, 1 1 8Nonya pork satay, 1 64nood es: lndian mee

gorcng,271l\4a ayan prawn laksa, 345

nuts: egg and fennel tabboulehwith nuts, 416

garnishes and decoratlons, 36nibbles, 68nutty devi led eggs, 1 04salads,73see a/so lndividual nuts

eg almonds

oolives: Moroccan orange,

onion and olive salad, 384nibb es, 68potato sa ad with egg,

mayonnaise and olives, 396Spanish sa ad with o ves

and capers, 390tapas of olives, 99tomato and black ol ve

tart,424w ld duck wlth olives, 367

onigar , 1 86onions: corn-crusted on on

t ngs,447French onion and morel

soup, 294leek and onion tartlets, 237litt e on ons cooked with

w ne, coriander and oliveoiL, '103

lVoroccan orange, on onand olive salad, 384

rnozzarella and red onionsalad with bas I and caperdressing, 384

onion and chive dip,71onion sa ad, 249orange and red onion sa ad

w th cumln, 390potato and onion

tortil a, 1 02red onion and goat's cheese

pasties, 422red onion and tomato

relish, 445red onion salsa, 356, 446see a/so sprinq onions

oranges: asparagus and orangesalad, 382

chocolate and orangeScotch pancakes. 493

chocolate mandarintrifle, 456

508 lndex

clementines in cinnamoncaramel,464

Moroccan orange, onionand olive salad, 384

orange and red onion saladwith cumin,390

tropical scented red andorange fruit salad, 452

outdoor eating, 4'l 0-47

Ppaella: celebration paella, 360

paella croquettes, 187pancakes: buckwheat blinis

with mushroom caviar, 169cherry pancakes, 494chocolate and orange Scoich

pancakes,493garnishes and decorations, 36pancakes with leek chicory

and squash stuffing, 270potato pancakes, 1 70seafood pancakes,232

panzanella salad,395parfait, white chocolate, 468Parma ham: melon and

Parma ham salad,383mushroom salad and Parma

ham, 408scallops wrapped in Parma

han,434Parmesan: golden Parmesan

chicken. 203lasagne with three

cheeses,352Parmesan fish goujons, 1 50Parmesan thins, 123pear and Parmesan

salad, 380risotto with four cheeses, 269

parsley, garnishes anddecorations,34

parsnips: curried parsnipsoup. 290

passion fruit: passion fruitcrdme Gramels withdipped physalis,454

tropical scented red andorange fruit salad, 452

pasta: black pasta withricofia,272

country pasta salad, 4'l 2lasagne wiih three

cheeses,352paglia e fieno with walnuts

and Gorgonzola,2T2smoked irout pasta salad,4O2tortellini chanterelle

broth,296vermicelli soup,299wine with, 82

pastries, 31, 42fillings, 43garnishes and decorations, 36see a/so individual pastries

eg pies; tartspat6s, 30

chicken liver pat6 withgaiic,42o

foie gras pat6 in filo cups, 1 98herbed liver pat6 pie,42'lrich game pie, 372smoked haddock pat6, 251smoked salmon pat6, 250

pavlova, fresh berry, 478peaches: smoked chicken with

peach mayonnaise,206peanuts: minted peanut

sauce, 'l 63peanut sauce, 'l 56pork and peanut

wontons, I 62spicy peanut balls, 1 01

pears: pear and almondtart, 483

pear and Parmesan salad, 380pear and Roquefort

salad. 381pear and watercress

soup,284pears aod Stilton,306pears in chocolate fudge

blankets,487poached pears in red

wine,486pepitas,96pesto: cherry tomatoes with

pesto, 1 'l 1yogurt pesto,418

pheasant: rich gamepie,372

physalis: passion fruit crdmecaramels with dippedphysalis,454

pickled quail5 eggs, 1 08pickles, 79picnic, '15, 62-5pies: herbed Greek pies,424

herbed liver p6t6 pie. 42'1potato and leek filo pie, 340rich game pie,372svoury pork pies,208turkey and cranberry pie, 364

pigeon: rich game pie, 372pina colada,9lpink gin, 91pistachio nuts,79plaice: herby plaice

fritte6, '190Parmesan fish goujons. 1 50

planning: food, 26-9parties, 10 23

plums: chocolate crepes withplums and port, 492

duck with plum sauce, 366plum sauce, 1 62

poached eg gs Florenline, 222polenta: chocolate and cherry

polenta cake,475grilled polenta with

Gorgonzola. 1 68polpettes, 243pork: chicken and pork, 262

herbed liver pat6 pie,421Nonya pork satay, 1 64pork and bacon rilletes with

onion salad, 249pork and peanutwontons, 1 62pork balls with minted peanut

sauce, 1 63pork satay with peanut

sauce, 1 56savoury pork pies, 208

porL chocolate crepes withplums and port, 492

port and clementinesundaes,453

portobello mushrooms: lemon,thyme and bean stuffedmushrooms,309

portions. 41potatoes: cheese and potato

bread twists, 120coquilles St lacques, 31 7deep-fried new potatoes with

saffron aioli, 172mini baked potatoes with

blue cheese. 1 74peppers filled with spiced

vegetables, 336polpettes, 243potato and leek filo pie, 340potato and red pepper

ftiltala,226potato pancakes, 170potato salad with curry plant

mayonnaise,394potato salad with egg,

mayonnaise and olives, 396potato skewers with mustard

dtp,429potato skins, 140potato wedges, 70prosciutto with potato

r6moulade. 327spicy potato wedges, 1 41twice-baked Gruydre and

potato souffl6, 265potted prawns, 253potted salmon with lemon

and dill, 252poultry: casseroles,30

se a/so individual typeseg chicken. turkey

poussin, glazed. 370prawns: aromatic tiger

prawns, 1 14butterfly prawn spiedini, 1 52celebration paella, 360

lndex 5O9

chrlled prawn and cucumbersoup, 282

garlic prawns in filopastry,324

grilled king prawns withromesco sauce, 438

Italian prawn skewer5, 435king prawns in crispy

batter, 1 55king prawns in sherry,436king prawns with spicy

dip, 1 54lvlalaysian prawn laksa, 345mixed seafood salad, 406potted prawns, 253prawn and cucumber

eggs, 1 04prawn cocktail, 323prawn, egg and avocado

mousse, 312prawn toasts, 1 92seafood spring onion

skewers, '153

sizzling prawns,436Thai prawn salad with garlic

dressing, 404tiger prawns with mint, dill

and lime, 322presentation, 22-3, 32 3Welzds,122prosciutto: prosciutto and

nozzarella parcels, 206prosciutto with potato

16moulade, 327stuffed garlic mushrooms

with prosciutto, 328puddings: chocolate chip and

banana pudding, 497Christmas pudding, 500steamed chocolate and fruit

puddin9s,496puff pastry 42

garnishes and decoratlons, 36punches, 92-3

Puy lentils: cappuccino ofPuy lentils lobster andtarragon, 303

herb-crusted rack of lambwith Puy lentils, 348

aquail s eggs: cheese-crusted

party eggs. 1 48Peruvian salads, 414pickled quail s eggs, 1 08quailS e99s in aspic with

Parma ham,241quailS eggs with herbs. 1 44

quesadillas, 229quiche Lorraine, 235

Rrabbit: rich game pie, 372radishes, garnishes and

decorations, 35raspberries: chilli and raspberry

dip. 1 s2fresh berry pavlova,478raspberry and white chocolate

cheesecake,4T4raspberry dressings, 307summer berries in warm

sabayon glaze, 488ratatouille, fillet of beef

with,314recipes, selecting,27red chicken curry with bamboo

shoots. 346red (bell) peppers: baked

Mediterraneanvegetables,2lT

chilled tomato and sweetpepper soup, 279

crab salad with rocket, 403fillet of beef with

ratatouille, 374gazpacho with avocado

salsa, 280

green bean and sweet peppersalad, 387

grilled vegetable terine, 254leek roulade with cheese,

walnut and sweet pepperfilling, 266

mini ciabatta pizzas, 21 0New York deli coleslaw, 396peppers filled with spiced

vegetables, 336Peruvian salads, 414potato and red pepper

frittata, 226red onion and lomato

relish,445red pepper dressing, 338

risotto frittata, 227roast pepper terrine, 256scallop-stuffed roast peppers

with pesto, 320summer vegetables with

yogurt pesto, 4i Itempura, 332tuna in rolled red peppeB, 1 18vegetable tarte tatin, 238

red salsa,70-'1relishes. 74-5

beetroot relish,75cucumber relish, '180red onion and tomato

relish,445r6moulade: prosciutto with

potato r6moulade, 327restaurant parties, 1 4rice: celebration paella, 360

fried rice balls stuffed withmozzarella, 173

Peruvian salads, 414rice triangles, 186risotto alla Milanese, 268risotto frittata, 227risotto with four cheeses, 269smoked salmon and rice salad

parcels,247spinach and rice soup, 298

ricotta, 79black pasta with rico:la,272crab and ricotta tarllets, '197lasagne with three

cheeses, 352summer herb ricolla flan, 422

rillettes: pork and baconrillettes. 249

salmon rillettes,248risotto: risotto alla Milanese, 268

risotto frittata, 227risotto with four cheeses, 269

roasl pepper terrine, 256romesco sauce,438Roquefort: pear and Roquefort

salad,381rosemary: cannellini bean and

rosemary bruschetta, 171rouille, 299

egg crostini with rouille, 21 8roulades: chocolate chestnut

roulade,480leek roulade with cheese,

walnut and sweet pepperfilling,266

marbled Swiss roll, 472rum,88rusty nail,91rye bread. 76

ssaffron aioli, 172St Clements, 93salads, 72-3, 318409

asparagus and orangesalad, 382

avocado and smoked fishsalad,400

Caesar salad, 399country pasta salad,412crab salad with rocket,403dressings, 75finishes, T3garnishes and decorations, 34goats cheese salad, 398green bean and sweet pepper

salad, 387halloumi and grape

salad, 392melon and Parma ham

salad, 383mixed herb salad with toasted

seeds,388mixed seafood salad, 406Moroccan orange, onion and

olive salad. 384

510 lndex

mushroom salad and Parmaham, 408

New York deli salad, 396onion salad, 249orange and red onion salad

with cumin,390panzanella salad,395pear and Parmesan salad, 380pear and Roquefort

salad, 38'1Peruvian salads,414portions, 73potato salad with curry plant

mayonnaise,394potato salad with egg,

mayonnaise and olives, 396roasted tomato and

mozzarella sa ad, 388salad with watermelon and

feta cheese, 41 3salade Nigoise, 401smoked trout pasta salad,402Span sh salad with olives and

capers,390Thai prawn salad with garlic

dressing, 404tomato, rnozzarella and red

onion sa ad with basil andcaper dressing, 384

tr co our salad, 386warm broad bean and feta

salad,392wilted spinach and bacon

salad, 409sa mon: baked sa mon w th

watercress sauce,358ceviche,430egg and salmon puff

parcels, 223haddock and smoked

salmon,258potted salmon with lemon

and dill,252r ce trlangles, 1 86

salmon and scallopbrochettes,316

salmon chowder, 302salmon rillettes,248scrambled eggs with smoked

salmon,2l8smoked salmon and rice

salad parcels, 247smoked salmon pat6, 250striped fish terines, 260three-coloured fish

kebabs,43ltortilla cones with smoked

salmon and softcheese,231

with butter sauce, 31 Isalsas.70-l

avocado salsa. 'l 28, 280cucumber and avocado

salsa, 71red onion salsa, 70-1,

356,446salsa verde, 125sweet tomato and chilli

salsa, 43 1tomato salsa, 228

samosas, 1 79satay: beef satay with hot

mango dip, 165chicken satay with peanut

sauce, 1 56Nonya pork satay, 'l 64

sauces. 30, 31, 74 5black bean sauce, '1 93bolognese, 352brown butter,3l8butter sauce. 3'l 1gravies,3l,362mayonnaise, T4-5minted peanut

sauce, 1 63peanut sauce, 1 56plum sauce, 162, 366romesco sauce, 438spicy mango sauce, 1 60tartare sauce, 1 53, 244tomato sauce, 74tomatoes, chilli and tomato

sauce,242tuna sauce, 31 0watercress sauce, 358see a/so dips

sausage rolls: minisausagerolls, 1 16

sausages: cheese and leeksausages,242

Glamorgan sausages,'l 75

sauteed mussels with garlic andherbs, 325

savoury pork pies, 208scallops: coquilles 5t

Jacques. 31 7grilled scallops with brown

butter,318salmon and scallop

brochettes,3l6scallop and mussel

kebabs, 3'15scallop-stuffed roast

peppers with pesto, 320scallops wrapped in Parma

ham,434scheduling, 1 3Scotch pancakes, chocolate

and orange,493scrambled eggs: chive

scrambled eggs inbrioches,22'l

scrambled eggs with smokedsalmon,2l8

sea bass: ceviche, 430Moroccan grilled fish

brochettes,432sea bream: fillets of sea bream

in filo pastry.344sea trout mousse, 31 3seafood: Malaysian seafood

stew 343mixed seafood salad, 406seafood pancakes, 232see a/so individual sea{ood,

e9 clams; prawnsseeds: garnishes and

decorations, 36salads,73

sesame seed-coatedfalafel,145

settings,2G-'lshallots. frizzled, 404sherry, king prawns in,436shopping lists,28

shrimp see prawnskewers: barbecue-glazed

chicken skewers,442Italian prawn skewers, 435mozzarella and

tomato skewers, 1 10potato skewers with

mustard dlp,429skewered lamb with red

onion salsa,446smoked haddock pat6, 251smoked mackerel: avocado

and smoked fish salad,400smoked salmon: haddock and

smoked salmon, 258scrambled eggs with

smoked salmon,2l8smoked salmon and rlce

salad parcels, 247smoked salmon pat6, 250tortilla cones with smoked

salmon and softcheese, 23 1

smoked trout: smoked fish andasparagus mousse, 267

smoked trout pasta salad, 402snacks, seruing,40snapper: Moroccan grilled fish

brochettes, 432sole: breaded sole batons, 1 91

Parmevan fish goujons, 1 50striped fish terrines, 260

son-in-law eggs, 1 76sorbet, iced melon with melon

and mint, 277lime sorbet, 465

souffl6s: amaretto souffl6, 490cold lemon souffl6 with

almonds,462frozen Grand Marnier

souffl6s,466goat's cheese souffl6, 337hot crab souffl6s, 264hot mocha rum souffl6es.491

I ndex 51 1

twice-baked Gruydre andpotato souffl6, 265

soups, 30, 274-303avocado soup, 291babycrrct and jennel sup, 285broccoli soup with garlic

toast,286cappuccino of Puy lentils

obster and tarragon, 303chilled asparagus soup, 278chilled prawn and cucumber

soup,282chilled tomato and sweet

pepper soup, 279cold cucumber and yogurt

soup,281courgette soup,288cream of mushroom soup with

goatb cheese crostini, 297curried parsnip soup, 290fish soup w th rouille, 301French onion and morel

soup, 294fresh tomato soup, 293gazpacho with avocado

salsa,280hot-and-sour soup, 283iced melon with melon and

mint sorbet. 277pear and watercress soup, 284salmon chowder,302Spanish garlic soup, 295spinach and rice soup,298spinach and tofu soup, 300split pea soup, 287sweetcorn soup,288tomato and blue cheese

soup with bacon,292tortellini chanterelle

broth, 296vermicelli soup,299vichyssoise with watercress

ctean,276Southern Comfort. 88

Spanish garlic soup, 295Spanish salad with olives and

capers, 390spicy potato wedges, 141spiedini, butterfly prawn, 1 52spinach: Greek auberqine and

spinach pie,426spinach and rice soup,298spinach and tofu soup. 300spinach empanadillas, 1 88wilted spinach and bacon

salad, 409split pea soup,287spring onions: garnishes and

decorations, 35seafood spring onion

skewers, 1 53tzatziki,135

spring rolls, 178squashes: pancakes with leek,

chicory and squashstuffing, 270

squid: fried squid, 3'18grilled squid stuffed with

feta,433mixed seafood salad, 408tempura, 332

starters. dinner party,304 29steaks: seared tuna steaks with

red onion salsa,356stew Malaysian seafood, 343Stilton: pears and Stilton, 306

Stilton croquettes, 'l 1 2Stilton stuffed mushrooms

with garlicbreadcrumbs, 1 42

strawberries: elderflowerstrawberry cup, 92

strawberry banana shake, 93summer berries in warm

sabayon glaze. 488tropical scented red and

orange fruit salad, 452striped fish tetrines, 260

strudel, fresh cherry andhazelnul,479

stuffed celery sticks, 1 06stuffed devilled eggs, 106stuffings, 31

turkey, 362style,40sugar: garnishes and

decorations,36 7sugar syrup, 89

summer berries in warmsabayon glaze, 488

sundaes, port andclementine,453

sushi,43futo maki, 182sushi-style tuna cubes, 1 84

sweet tomato and chillisalsa, 431

sweetcorn: Kansas Cityfritters, 225

sweetcorn soup.288Swiss roll, marbled, 472swordf ish : three-coloured

fish kebabs, 431

Ttabbouleh: egg and fennel

tabbouleh with nuts, 416tortilla wrap with tabbouleh

and avocado, 41 7table etiquette,20 'ltagine of lamb with

couscous, 350tahini: baba ganoush with

Lebanese flatbread, 1 33tahini dip, 145

taleggio, risotto with fourcheeses, 269

Tandoori chicken sticks, 1 59tankards, 85tapas: almonds,99

cheese,99olives,99

taramasalata, 1 34tarragon: cappuccino of Puy

lentils lobster andtarragon, 303

tartare sauce. 'l 53, 244tarts: crab and ricotta

tartlets,197Greek chocolate mousse

tartlets, 485leek and onion ta.tlets, 237leek, saffron and mussel

tartlets,234pear and almond tart, 483

quiche Lorralne, 235smoked chicken with peach

mayonnaise,206summer herb rlcotta

flan,422tarte au citron,482tomato and black olive

iaft,424vegetable tarte tatin, 238wild mushroom and fontina

tarts,236tempeh: Thai tempeh

cakes, 1 51tempura, 332

vegetable, 1 43tequila. 88

tequila sunrise, 91terrjnes: asparagus and egg

|efi ne,257chicken and pork,262grilled vegetable tetrine, 254haddock and smoked

salmon,258roast pepper terrine, 256striped fish tetrines, 260turkey, juniper and

peppercorn terrine, 263Thai fish and egg cakes, 181Thai flsh cakes with cucumber

relish, 180Thai prawn salad with garllc

dressing, 404Thal-style seafood pasties, 1 89Thai tempeh cakes, 1 51thawing, safe, 31themes, 40-65

childrenb parties, 56three-coloured fish kebabs, 431tiger prawns: aromatic tiger

prawns, 1 14tiger prawns with mint, dill

and llme, 322see a/so prawns

tikka, lamb,440

512 lnclex

timbales, tomato andcourgette, 308

tofu: spinach and tofu soup, 300tofu and vegetable Thai

cvry,342tomatoes: cherry tomatoes

with pesto, 111chilled tomato and sweet

pepper soup, 279chilli and tomato

sauce,242country pasta salad, 41 2fillet of beef with

ratatouille, 374fresh tomato soup, 293gazpacho with avocado

salsa, 280griddled tomatoes on

soda bread,216mozzarella and red onion

salad with basil and caperdressing, 384

mozzarella and tomatoskewers, I 10

panzanella salad, 395red onion and tomato

relish, 445roasted tomato and

mozzarella salad, 3885panish salad with olives

and capers, 390sweet tomato and chilli

salsa, 43 1tomato and black olive

tafi,424tomato and blue cheese

soup with bacon, 292tomato and courgette

timbales, 308tomato flowers, 35tomato salsa, 228tomato sauce, 74tricolour salad, 386

vegetable tarte tatin, 238

tortilla: chilli cheesetortilla, 228

potato and oniontortilla, I 02

tortilla chips,96tortilla cones with smoked

salmon and softcheese,23l

tortilla wrap with tabboulehand avocado, 41 7

trifle, chocolate mandarin, 456tropical scented red and orange

fruit salad, 452trout: sea trout mousse, 31 3

smoked fish and asparagusmousse, 267

smoked trout mousse incucumber cups, I l9

smoked trout pastasalad,402

truffles, chocolate, 451tumblers, S5tuna: salade Nieoise, 401

seared tuna steaks with redonion salsa,355

sushi-style tuna cubes, 'l 84tuna in rolled red

peppers, 118tuna sauce, 310

Tunislan brik, 202turbot: ceviche, 430turkey: Monte Cristo

triangles, 21 1roasted stuffed turkey, 362Tunisian brik.202turkey and cranberry

pie, 364turkey croquettes, 246turkey, juniper and

peppercorn terrine, 263turkey patties, 444wine with, 81

twice-baked Gruydre andpotato souffl6, 265

tzatziki, 135

vVandyke garnishes and

decorations,35vegetables: baked

Mediterraneanvegetables, 2'l 7

garnishes and decorations, 34grilled vegetable

terrine,254peppers filled with spiced

vegetables, 336

roasted vegetable and garlicsausage loaf,428

salads, 73summer vegetables with

yogurt pesto,418Swiss cheese fondue

with vegetables, 333vegetable crisps, 69vegetable dishes,31vegetable tarte tatin, 238vegetable tempura, 143see a/so individual vegetables

eg carrots, celeryvegetarian food, barbecues, 6 lvenison: medallions of venison

with herby horseradishdumplings,37l

rich game pie, 372venues, 1 4vermicelli soup, 299vermouth, SSvichyssoise with watercress

cteam,276vine leaves: dolmades, 240vodka, 88

Wwalnuts: and cheese,79

leek roulade with cheese,walnut and weetpepper filling, 266

paglia e fieno with walnutsand Gorgonzola. 272

walnut and garlic dip, 126watercress: pear and watercress

soup,284vichyssoise with watercress

ueam,276watercress sauce, 358

watermelon: salad withwatermelon and fetacheese, 41 3

Welsh eggs. 177whisky,88

whisky sour, 91white choco ate

parfait, 468whitebait, deep-fried, 1 15wholemeal bread, 76wine,80-3.

breathing,83decanting, 83glasses, 85honey G[ihwein, 92mulled wine, 92opening, 83parti wines, 8O-1quantities, S5sruing, 83temperature, 83white wine cup, 92with different foods, 81-2

wontons: duck wontons withspicy mango spice, 1 60

pork and peanutwontons, 162

Yyakitori chicken, 1 58yellow (bell) peppers: baked

N4editerraneanvegetables. 2 1 7

grilled vegetableterrine, 254

roast pepper terrine, 256yogurt: cajun dip, 140

cold cucumber and yogurtsoup,28l

coriander yogurt, 1 59tahini dip, 145tzatziki, 1 35yogurt pesto, 41 8yogurt with garlic, cucumber

and mint dip, 126

zzabaglione, hot chocolate, 489zucchini see courgettes