RECIPES...

Going out is always a treat but entertaining in has become a luxury too. I love entertaining as long as the food is as fun as the good chat.

I served up a Mexican feast at one of my latest dinner parties and for food like this pretentions must be left at the door.

This is proper tuck in and chow down food.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS WITH MANGO SALSA (serves 4)

• 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2 tablespoons chipotle paste

• 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning

• 1 tablespoon honey

• Hot sauce to taste

• 1 ripe mango, finely chopped

• 3 shallots, finely chopped

• 2 red chillies, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

• Squeeze of lime juice

• 8 mini flour tortillas

• 250g grated cheddar cheese

METHOD

Toss the chicken and onion in the chipotle paste, seasoning and honey, then add as much hot sauce as you dare.

Season everyhting well with salt and pepper.

Cook in a medium oven for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile mix the mango, chillies, coriander and lime juice. Divide the chicken and onion mixture over the tortillas, fold each in half and place in an oven proof dish.

They ought to be packed in with the edges facing upwards.

Top each with a generous amount of cheese and bake in a medium oven for 10 minutes until the tortillas begin to crisp and the cheese has melted.

Top with a spoonful of the tastiest mango salsa.