The Verdict …

I plucked up the courage and asked my guests to comment on the food – no obligation of course – here's what they had to say :

Retro Rooms

“Easy, quick and sooo delicious – would make a great starter for Saturday night in front of the television.

Such a simple supper dish but so tasty, easy to prepare – superb!

Absolutely delicious.

10/10.

Perfect light starter for a dinner party, loved the parsley on top”.

Smoked Fish Pie

“Light but tasty, sauce not thick but coated. Pastry nice and short. Looked easy to make, must give it a go. Filling delicious.

Perfect for meals in advance and didn't need to rest the pastry.

Pastry brilliant – 10/10.

Simple as pie! Pastry is light – fish and vegetables blend into a delicious medley.

A meal on its own, nothing else needed. Great pastry and tasty filling, wonderful!”

TATT

(Toffee apple tart tatin)

“Wow, what a dessert.

The best ever.

Simplicity and delicious too!

What can I say? We are never disappointed – 10/10.

Very easy dish and can prepare in advance – a dinner party special.

Simple yet impressive – melt in the mouth, would be equally great with the home-made ice cream”.

I've posted these comments so that you'll get honest feedback and know that the recipes are real, they work and to encourage you to give them a shot. I hope you do and they're a hit.

We had a blast, so much fun – thank you Ladies for your critiques.