Mexican feasts

MEXICAN COOKING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED – WITH THESE RECIPES, THOMASINA MIERS SHOWS HOW TO HARNESS THE POWER OF SIMPLE INGREDIENTS TO CREATE A FEAST WITH LATIN FLAVOUR

In her new book Mexican Table , 2005 MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers presents simple recipes bursting with delicious Latin flavours. Here are our favourites…

Laid-back early autumn entertaining made easy!

Bold recipes with zing inspired by a chef’s time spent living in Mexico City

Serves 4-6 (makes 28-32meatballs)Prep time 15 minCook time 20 min For the koftas • 500g beef mince (at least 12% fat) • 1 large onion, minced in a food processor or very finely chopped • 30g coriander

Serves 6Prep time 15 min • 150g hot-smoked trout, roughly chopped • 1 small garlic clove • Finely grated zest ½ lemon, plus juice of 1 lemon • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle • 19