Devils on Horseback

1. Soak the prunes in hot water for 10 minutes to plump them up, then pat dry.

2. Remove any stones carefully.

3. Push a little almond or a pinch of feta into each prune.

4. Wrap half a rasher of bacon around each one.

5. Secure with a cocktail stick so they do not unwrap while cooking.

6. Bake on a lined tray at 200°C for 15-18 minutes, turning halfway, until the bacon is crisp.

Tip: A long-standing favourite of British festive tables and cocktail parties. The contrast of sweet prune against salty, smoky bacon is the point – serve warm, as the bacon hardens once cold.