5 MORE IDEAS

YEASY

MAYONNAISE

If you want to have a go at making your own mayonnaise, tip 2 egg yolks and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard into a jug, then pour over 250ml sunflower oil. Blitz with a hand blender, moving it up and down until the mixture has emulsified and thickened. Season. Add 1 tsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice and whizz again.

YQUICK

FISHCAKES

Mix any grey meat scraped o‡ the salmon with 300g potatoes, cooked and smashed, and 1 egg, beaten Shape into fishcakes, coat in flour and fry in sunflower oil until golden.

YGARNISHING

THE SALMON

If you like, brush the salmon lightly with Dijon mustard, then scatter with a small handful of dill (or use parsley or a mixture). You could also garnish with cucumber or lemon slices.

YGRIDDLED

ASPARAGUS

Make the most of the end of asparagus season with this side. Toss 20 asparagus spears in a drizzle of olive oil. Cook in a hot griddle pan over a medium-high heat for 10 mins until charred all over, then dress in olive oil and lemon juice, or simply toss with the potatoes.

YETON MESS STATION

For a sweet treat for a crowd, make an Eton mess station. Put crushed mini meringues in one bowl, sweetened whipped cream in another and chopped strawberries in a third alongside a stack of serving bowls for everyone to dig in.