Of Mice and Mousse: Beetroot Puree and Goats Cheese Mousse

Of Mice and Mousse: Beetroot Puree and Goats Cheese Mousse

Madame Thermomix’s Shots of Thyme-Infused Goats’ Cheese Mousse and Beetroot Purée are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or buffet.

Perfect Parfait: Heston Blumenthal’s Parfait of Chicken Livers

Perfect Parfait: Heston Blumenthal’s Parfait of Chicken Livers

One of my favourite starters or light lunches is a deeply flavoured chicken liver parfait, full of thyme and with an underlying taste of port. Heston Blumenthal’s Parfait of Chicken Livers recipe, which I tore out of The Sunday Times magazine way back on October 30, 2005, is my idea of a perfect parfait.

An Air of Provence: Madame Thermomix’s Brandade de Morue Parmentier

An Air of Provence: Madame Thermomix’s Brandade de Morue Parmentier

A classic dish made from salt cod, Madame Thermomix’s Brandade de Morue Parmentier combines mashed potatoes with cod, garlic and parsley for a tasty treat. Requires 24 hours advance preparation and it’s worth every minute of the wait! Makes a great buffet food for a party, too.

Friends and Food: Broccoli, Prawn and Ginger Salad

Friends and Food: Broccoli, Prawn and Ginger Salad

My friend Brigitte served us a wonderful, fresh starter of Broccoli, Prawn and Ginger Salad which I promptly converted for the Thermomix. Bon appétit !