SMOKED COCKTAIL RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Cook the penne in a pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, peel and finely slice the onion, then cut the courgette into quarters lengthways and cut out the fluffy core. Slice the courgette at an angle, roughly 1cm thick – you want the pieces to be about the same size and shape as the penne.
  3. Pick and chop the rosemary leaves, then slice the mackerel 1cm thick (removing the skin, if you like).
  4. Put the onions and courgettes into a large frying pan on a medium heat with a lug of oil and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, stirring occasionally.
  5. After 5 minutes, add the rosemary and mackerel and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until nice and golden, tossing occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs and milk together, then finely grate in the Parmesan.
  7. Reserving a cupful of cooking water, drain the pasta and toss it into the mackerel pan.
  8. Take the pan off the heat for a few seconds and stir in a good splash of the reserved water to cool it down (this is really important, because if you add your eggs when the pan’s still screaming hot, the heat will simply scramble them – you want the sauce to be silky smooth).
  9. Quickly pour in the egg mixture and shake and stir together until thickened, silky and evenly coated, then plate up and serve with an extra grating of Parmesan, a good pinch of pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice, if you like.

Steps:

• 1. For the blinis, place the flour and a pinch of sea salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre, crack in the egg and add 1 tablespoon of oil, then beat into the flour. Gradually whisk in the milk until you’ve got a lovely, smooth batter. 2. Put a large non-stick frying pan on a medium heat and add 1 small knob of butter. 3. Once hot and the butter’s melted, add tablespoons of batter to the pan to make your blinis. Cook for 1 minute on each side, flipping over when they turn golden on the bottom and get little bubbles on top. 4. The first batch always helps you figure out your temperature control, so adjust it up or down if needed. 5. Transfer the cooked blinis to a plate, and continue with the remaining batter until it’s all used up. Top with your favourite combos, season to perfection and enjoy. TEAM WAVES OF QUALITY SMOKED SALMON WITH . . . * Cucumber speed-peeled into ribbons, placed proudly on top of a little cream cheese with a fine grating of lemon zest. Š* Peeled and finely shaved raw baby beets, a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of fresh tarragon. Š* Vac-packed beets blitzed with cream cheese until smooth, topped with a fine grating of fresh horseradish root. Š* Cream cheese loosened with a little lemon juice, and a sprinkling of salmon caviar to add an extra pop of flavour. Š* A dollop of soured cream and a sprinkling of chopped fresh chives and finely sliced tender asparagus. Š* Puréed avocado and a little jarred jalapeño, a dollop of soured cream and a few freshly picked coriander leaves.