RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Apple and date chutney

  Add a little pizzazz to a Ploughman's, with Lesley Water's tangy and versatile Apple and Date Chutney

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  Poached chicken

  An ideal weekend lunch, this delicate poached chicken recipe from James Martin packs in lots of delicious French flavours.

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  Crispy duck confit

  Paul Rankin, from top Belfast eatery Cayenne, shares his recipe for an Asian-inspired crispy duck

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  Rigatoni with radicchio and pancetta

  For a sumptuous supper, try cooking up this creamy pasta from Theo Randall

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  Seafood bruschetta on Irish soda bread

  An unctuous spring onion butter sauce adds a rich dimension to Paul Rankin’s dish – stir in a splash of cream for extra decadence!

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  Vegetarian crispy beancurd rolls

  Ching-He Huang’s delightful Chinese vegetarian dish is a healthy alternative to spring rolls and makes a stunning starter

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  Paneer and creamy spinach curry

  Roopa Gulati's simple seasoning of fried garlic, ginger and chilli makes this dish particularly memorable - serve with a stack of hot, buttery breads

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  Roasted lamb with spiced butternut

  A roasted lamb rump goes beautifully with curry-spiced vegetables and chickpeas in Paul Merrett’s recipe

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  Chicken tagine with couscous

  An easy recipe to bring a taste of Morocco to your kitchen from Rachel Allen

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  Grilled red snapper with citrus souscaille

  Souiscaille is a spicy citrus salsa - Jonathan Deardon shows Gary Rhodes how it's done