These are great as a starter, or a lunch. Quick and easy and a real crowd pleaser.

• For the whipped feta, place the feta in a food processor with most of the mint and blitz to a crumb. Add the cream cheese and purée until smooth. set aside.
• For the fritters, in a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the egg and milk. in a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, dried herbs and spices, and season well. in a third bowl, combine the courgettes and peas, with lots of salt and pepper. combine the 3 mixtures and stir well.
• Heat a little oil in a frying pan over a low heat and fry spoonfuls of the mixture, turning when nicely browned on one side. serve with the whipped feta and a little extra chopped mint to garnish.

Extracted from John and Lisa’s Kitchen, Everyday recipes from a professional chef and a home cook (Quadrille)