Here's how it went

Silence is always a good sign, followed by a “wow” - then Dil said “would it be allowed – can I drink the sauce – it's too good to leave?” backed up swiftly by everyone else! It may not be etiquette but, “my house, my rules” - yes, of course!

I first used the Marsala sauce with Another idea … for a starter, supper or dinner party and Surf and Turf continued in December 2018. I used frozen scallops (200g) and frozen cooked king prawns (250g) both from Waitrose. The scallops were smaller than average (Queen scallops) and so were perfect for my dish.

Defrost both in separate covered boxes in the fridge. My only task before we left to go out for breakfast!

Note to self – add the Marsala sauce to your “Recipe Reservoir” - it's excellent!

Here's a photo of the dish and the pastry fork – the dish measures 19cmsx11.5cmsx3.5cms (7¼x4½x1¼”)

Here's Rose – after her shower and relaxing!

Four clean dishes and forks, main course next, but not until 7.30ish.