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This is less a recipe and more a philosophy – the idea that a beautiful piece of seafood, dressed simply and thoughtfully, is one of the most generous and impressive things you can put on a table. At the store and at home, this is how we love to entertain. A platter of dressed seafood in the middle of the table, some crusty bread, a cold glass of wine and good company – that's the dream. These are our favourite combinations, but treat them as a guide. Use whatever is freshest and most beautiful on the day. The seafood is always the star – you're just helping it along. Dressed-up Seafood Serves as many as you like You'll need Pickled...

This is one of those combinations that sounds simple but tastes incredibly luxurious. The creamy egg and mayo base is the perfect vehicle for the little burst of caviar on top – it's salty, rich and just a bit special. We love serving this when people come over, because it looks beautiful and people always want to know what it is. You don't need to use the most expensive caviar for this – a good lumpfish roe or salmon roe works beautifully. The effect is the same: impressive, delicious and surprisingly easy to pull together. Egg & Mayo Dip with Black Caviar Serves 6–8 as a starter You'll need 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 3 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon...