Spoon it straight from the tin onto toasted sourdough, crackers or a warm baguette, or use it as a quick base under sliced tomato or pickled onion. It suits a grazing board alongside olives, cheese and cured meats, and works just as well as a simple weeknight starter or something to keep in the pantry for unexpected guests. Chilled white wine, a dry sherry or a cold beer all sit comfortably beside it.