Mustard seeds have been found in Egyptian tombs presumably to aid digestion in the afterlife. Mixed with chillies and whole spices in a tangy pickle or relish, the taste can only be described as heavenly. Try your hand at tangy homemade pickles or relishes. A good supply of cheese is a snacktime must-have - once you start dipping into those relishes, you're not going to want to stop!

More than just a bake. Couch Potato Mash: Peel and boil 8 large potatoes until cooked. Add 1 tbs margarine, 375ml milkd and the packet contents and mash together. Add chopped chives and season to taste.

In times gone by the "not so rich" would hide fish when visitors came because it was thought of as "cheap". These days, if you cook fish with a mix of zesty herbs and spices�you invite the neighbours! Sprinkle over the fish before grilling, baking or frying, or sprinkle over cold, flaked fish for a scrumptious seafood salad.