Come Dine With Me - Norwich Zara Davies' menu

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Date Published:

19/06/2008

Feisty single mum, Zara, likes a bit of clutter and chaos. But will she be able to clean up in the competition with such a laid back attitude?

Single mum, Zara Davies, feels comfortable surrounded by clutter and is an avid collector of trinkets. "The house is like organised chaos," she admits. Let's hope her guests aren't cleaning freaks then.

To impress her diners, Zara has opted for Thai style prawns to start, duck breasts for the main and tiramisu to finish. Or she would have if she could get her dessert to set. Having popped it in the freezer Zara creates a make-shift drinks trolley with some old sheets.

The guests arrive and soon set to snooping around Zara's treasure trove of a home. "Dull women have immaculate homes," reads hairdresser David from a sign on Zara's wall. "She must be very, very exciting," he snipes. Miaow.

There's flirting over the dinner table as Seamus sets his eyes on newly-married Wendy and things take a fiery turn as Zara talks tax. Seamus and Zara lock horns over a John Wayne film and it all gets too much for David who says politics make him feel uncomfortable. At least Wendy is having a good time.

For starters Zara rustles up Thai salt and pepper prawns served with a chilli, garlic and ginger dressing.

Zara served Gressingham duck breasts for her main course with an orange and cointreau sauce, potato rostis, vegetables and mini Yorkshire puddings.

For dessert Zara served the Italian classic, tiramisu, accompanied by a large dollop of locally-made ice cream.