Quick and easy

Tempt guests with these squidgy dates, stuffed with a creamy chestnut and vanilla filling.

Crisp lettuce leaves hold this seafood starter that has never truly gone out of fashion. Fruity rosé pairs well with Marie Rose sauce

A speedy pâté that can be prepped in as little as 15 minutes. It can also be made well in advance and frozen to avoid that pre-party kitchen frenzy

Eat this in its melted state, and dip bread in, or if you prefer, pour the buttered shrimps into ramekins and put them in the fridge to set for a few hours, then serve on toast