Prep time:

Cooking time: 20 minutes

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Serves: 2

French or Ciabatta Bread

1tbsp Mayonnaise flavoured with Lemon

1 Ripe Avocado

Rashers of Streaky Bacon or Pancetta (lightly grilled)

1 Tomato (finely chopped)

1 Small Handful of Pine Nuts

Jo Arnell shows us how to create a simple, heart-warming three course meal that is simple to put together and can be prepared in advance – so you won’t have to get into a sweat on Valentine’s Day

Cut slices of French or ciabatta bread, drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for 15-20mins until crisp.

Flavour mayonnaise by adding a little lemon zest, juice and garlic. Mix in well, then spread a spoonful on each slice of bread, add a little chopped tomato and a few pine nuts. Next add a layer of sliced avocado. Cut the grilled bacon into thirds and place on top of the avocado. Finish with a sliver of Parmesan.

  • pictures: David Merewether

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