Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A few days ago, a friend texted me out of the blue. “Man eating prawns with dip on the train,” she said. “Quite ...

It is the perfect start to dinner, brunch, or just because. Once you try it, you will find ways to make it repeatedly. Enjoy it with a glass of refreshing Champagne Cocktail for the perfect evening ...

From the 1960s to the 1980s there was only one starter you could serve to get your dinner party off with a swing: the prawn cocktail. Served in a wine glass, this gloopy mix of defrosted prawns and ...

The original and still the best version of this classic starter, starring plump shellfish, crunchy lettuce and the tangy Marie Rose sauce you’ll want to eat by the spoonful. The prawn cocktail is a ...

A nostalgic starter that brings fresh flavours to any gathering. This simple combination of ruby lettuce, creamy Marie Rose sauce and tender prawns makes this classic cocktail the kind of dish ...

Formal dinner parties are making a comeback and we’re pushing the boat out with old-school delights including prawn cocktails The 1970s classic topped a poll for the ideal three-course meal, to be ...

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Prawn cocktails are refreshing and light, ideal for the warm summer months. The classic Marie Rose sauce complements the prawns perfectly with its creamy but slightly tangy taste. What’s more, it’s ...