Mixed pepper berries
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These are a mixture of black, white and green peppercorns with allspice berries (pimento) as well. They are available at most supermarkets, but are sometimes called different names.
Serves 10-12Pheasant Terrine
This very rich terrine is a wonderful, prepare-ahead starter or component of a buffet spread. Alternatively serve it with pickles and good bread for a lunchtime feast.
Makes a 1 litre jarSpiced Pickled Pears
This unusual pickle looks impressive and tastes wonderful! Serve the pears with cold meats and poultry... they'd go particularly well with gammon or ham, and would make excellent food gifts.
Makes a 1 litre jarPickled Shallots in Sherry Vinegar
One Christmas tradition in our family is returning from midnight Mass to freshly baked, crisp sausage rolls and equally crisp pickled onions. I have now discovered that shallots with a little sherry vinegar make a different, rather special version. T
Makes an 18 fl oz (500 ml) jarSpiced Preserved Tangerines
What is a tangerine?, we have to ask ourselves nowadays: the word seems to apply to a whole variety of species. I have made this particular preserve with one called Suntina (from Israel), and with another variety called Mineola. Both of them make a r
Serves 4-6 as a first courseRoasted Red Peppers Stuffed with Fennel
These lovely peppers can be made in advance, so are perfect for entertaining as a starter - full of flavour, colour and intense flavours of Italian vegetables.
