A good bagel needs to be fresh, with a crisp crust and a chewy interior, but that alone won't cut it. You've got to pile on the classic toppings: New York deli cream cheese, some tomatoes, capers ...

Photo: Nikki To / TWAM You need to use rock salt here – fine salt will make the fish too salty. If you prefer a lighter cure, leave the cure on for 24 hours, turning the fish over at 12 hours.

Chef Simon Hopkinson shows you six simple steps to make gravad lax. To cure the salmon, blend together the sugar, salt, alcohol, white pepper and dill in a food processor to make a paste.

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Place the fresh salmon on a square of foil. Season with salt and pepper. Fold over the foil to make a parcel. Cook in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the ...

The salt draws out any moisture ... Produced by Charlie Floyd More from UK London Cure Smoked Salmon is a very traditional salmon smoking method that originated in the 19th century.