Art of Good Taste
in association with Tio Pepe
Lorna Wing
Lorna Wing is known for her witty, much-acclaimed and much-copied Lilliputian canapés - fish and chips in the FT, teeny-tiny burgers, and bite-sized hot dogs. Her parties for the great and the good, the famous and the fashionable were stunning, stylish and spectacular. No wonder Lorna was often described as 'the peerless expert on food and entertaining.'
Simple Christmas Nibbles
Try some of these quick-fix canapés when your festivities are full-on:
Wrap strips of pancetta around ready-cooked and peeled chestnuts, lightly brush with olive oil, place on a baking tray and grill for 3-5 minutes, turning once, until the pancetta is crisp. Skewer and serve piping hot.
Toss cubes of butternut squash in olive oil. Season with nutmeg, cumin seeds and salt and pepper, place on a baking tray and roast at 200c for 15 minutes. Serve warm, skewered with fresh sprigs of rosemary.
Drain stuffed olives (anchovy, red pepper, garlic), toss in flour, beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs and shallow fry in olive oil for a few minutes until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with skewers and a bowl of garlicky mayonnaise.
Hot cocktail sausages served with a bowl of light, fluffy Dijon mustard mash for dipping are always a moreish morsel.
Place some good-quality salted crisps on a serving dish, spoon on a little crème frâiche, some chopped smoked salmon and sprinkle with snipped chives for an elegant canapé. Serve straightaway.
Check out advice from Peter McCombie to find the perfect tipple to match the dishes here.