Melon and parma ham wedges

Serves 8 Prep 5 min

1 large sweet melon (spanspek)

8-10 slices Parma ham*

black pepper, to taste

basil, to serve

Cut the melon into wedges and remove the skin.

Wrap a slice of ham around each wedge.

Season with black pepper and serve with fresh basil leaves.

*Substitute Parma ham with any cold meat or ham of your choice.

SMOKED SNOEK PÂTÉ

Nobody can resist a tasty pâté, so make sure you have lots of bread to serve it with.

Makes 1½ cups (375ml)

Prep 10 min + chilling

250g smoked snoek, flaked, bones removed

250g cream cheese juice of ½ a lemon

4 small gherkins, finely chopped

2 spring onions, chopped

4 tbsp (60ml) chopped parsley

salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

wholewheat bread, to serve

butter, to serve

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Serve chilled with bread and butter.

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