blackberry — Recipes — ALEXANDRA DUDLEY

Roast Squash With Mozzarella, Sage Pesto, And Blackberries

If ever I am hosting a dinner where I know I need to impress this is always a dish I think about. Although the components are simple; squash, mozzarella, blackberries and pesto, there is something so incredibly moreish and delicious about it that I am rarely without ‘oohs’ and ‘ahs’ when serving it. It is plate lickingly good as well as beautiful which is the perfect dinner party material in my book. We often think of juicy tomatoes when using mozzarella but blackberries are the perfect match too, bursting in the mouth with fresh juiciness.

Dinner Party, Sides, Salads, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley2 November 2020pesto, squash, blackberry, winter saladComment

Pickled Victoria Blackberry, Ricotta Crostini

This is a beautiful canapé to serve at the turning of the seasons. The flavours remind me so much of the coming of Autumn and the colours are beautiful. It is one that always goes down well and a canape I bring out time and time again. Do not be put off by the idea of pickling. Despite sounding seemingly impressive and laborious this is almost a cheats way that is incredibly simple and takes no time at all. Look for British grown Victoria blackberries. They are larger and juicer and perfect for this.

Canapés, Dinner Party, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley8 September 2020blackberry, canapé, crostini, ricottaComment