Something a bit fishy going on.....

Well I did say I'd include some 'makes' here and now the house is starting to get sorted out I'm also starting to make some food as opposed to relying on ready made dishes. I'd much prefer to make everything from scratch but with the kitchen under a ton of d.i.y. items I could barely find a plate!

I started off with one of the simplest, idiot proof dishes I've ever come across - but totally delicious and really good for you! Fish pate!

Start with some smoked mackerel - I have found a honey flavoured one in Sainsburys which is lovely and a bit different. Remove the skin and flake the rest into small pieces. Mix the flakes of fish with some cream cheese - again I like to experiment with different ones, plain, smoked salmon or sweet chilli are current favourites. For 2 pieces of haddock I use 1/3 to 1/2 a tub. Then add between a dessert spoon to a tablespoon of ready made horseradish sauce, dependant upon how strong you like it. Finally add a little paprika and lemon juice to taste and Bob's your uncle!

Fastest thing ever and tastier than any shop bought pate. I usually eat it with some savoury biscuits or crackers but I also love it on toast. Mmmmmmm.....