Stick it on a skewer

Hot Prawn Cocktail

Ingredients (Makes 8)

◆ 3tbsp vegetable oil

◆ 2 large soft flour tortillas

◆ 24 large peeled uncooked prawns, thawed if frozen

◆ 1tsp paprika + extra to sprinkle

◆ ½tsp garlic salt

◆ ½tsp caster sugar

◆ 1 little gem lettuce, shredded

◆ 4tbsp Thousand Island dressing

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan Oven 160°C/Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease 8 muffin or cupcake tins. Cut out 4 x 10cm circles from each tortilla using a round cutter, and carefully fold and press each circle into the tins to form cases. Brush with some oil and bake for about 15 minutes until crisp and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

2 Thread the prawns onto 4 skewers. Mix the paprika, salt and sugar into the remaining oil. Brush all over the prawns. Cook over hot coals for 4-5 minutes, turning and basting occasionally until the prawns are pink and cooked through. Drain and serve immediately in the tortilla cases with lettuce and dressing. Sprinkle with extra paprika and accompany with lemon wedges.

Aloo Gobi

Ingredients (Makes 4)

◆ 8 baby potatoes, halved

◆ 16 cauliflower florets

◆ 4tsp mild curry powder

◆ 6tbsp coconut yogurt

◆ Salt and freshly ground black pepper

◆ 6tbsp vegetable oil

◆ Red chilli and fresh coriander, to garnish

1 Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Drain and cool. Cook the cauliflower as above for 3-4 minutes to soften slightly. Drain and cool.

2 Place the vegetables in a non-metallic dish. Mix the curry powder with the coconut yogurt, seasoning and 2 tbsp oil. Mix into the vegetables. Cover and chill for at least an hour.

3 When ready to cook, thread the vegetables on to 4 long skewers, brush with remaining oil and place over hot coals. Cook for 7-8 minutes, turning and basting frequently, until tender. Drain and serve immediately, sprinkled with chilli and coriander and accompanied with tomato and cucumber salsa, naan bread and mango chutney.

Prawn, Scallop & Chorizo

Ingredients (Makes 4)

◆ 12 large peeled, uncooked prawns, thawed if frozen

◆ 12 prepared scallops, thawed if frozen

◆ 4tbsp sweet chilli dip