For example, the centre of the carving plate lifts to reveal a vegetable serving bowl and the butter dish is reversible.

Scrape the mixture into a small serving bowl or butter dish and use within 1 hour, or chill until needed.

Cool, remove star anise and spoon into serving bowl or a clean, large jam jar.

Spoon into a small serving bowl, cover and leave aside in the fridge until ready to serve.

Dissolve the honey in the cider vinegar, with a pinch of salt and pepper in a serving bowl, and whisk in the olive oil.