From the 1960s to the 1980s there was only one starter you could serve to get your dinner party off with a swing: the prawn cocktail. Served in a wine glass, this gloopy mix of defrosted prawns and ...

Celebrate the first day of 2017 tomorrow with James Martin's fabulous New Year’s Day lunch The 1970s are back – people seem to love stuff like this when I have dinner parties at home. If you like you ...

A nostalgic starter that brings fresh flavours to any gathering. This simple combination of ruby lettuce, creamy Marie Rose sauce and tender prawns makes this classic cocktail the kind of dish ...

The prawn cocktail is a classic Christmas starter. It's timeless and I'll never tire of it, but it can be a costly dish if you're not careful. So I created 3 versions for 3 different budgets. Which ...

Defrost the prawns, but make sure they are dry Start by dividing the hummus between the glasses Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the oil. When oil is just about to smoke, add the ...