The simplest picnics are the best and nothing could be simpler than a board full of toasted deliciousness, each one to be savoured.

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

1 large baguette

olive oil for toasting

Fish options:

100g Lightly smoked trout ribbons

4 asparagus spears

Pickled whole white onion, quartered

2 teaspoons horseradish cream

4 teaspoons snoek pate

1 pear, sliced

Parmesan shavings

Crushed black pepper

Vegetarian option:

50g goats cheese

50g walnuts

2 tablespoons honey

Meat option:

4-6 rashers crispy bacon

1 roasted red pepper

4 teaspoons garlic aioli

METHOD

Slice the baguette, drizzle with olive oil and toast in a pan or in the oven at 200’c until golden on both sides.

Assemble the various toasties, place on a wooden board and enjoy with a glass of wine.

Recipe created by Claire Winstanley of Good Looking and cooking/ http://www.goodlookingandcooking.com

“Good Looking and Cooking is about having fun and being silly, simple and free to create dishes that are not only really, really ridiculously good looking but truly delicious.”