RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Spicy chicken couscous

  Allegra McEvedy cooks a simple mid-week supper that’s perfect for autumnal evenings

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  Keralan-style Orkney brown crab with sweet corn

  Cyrus Todiwala shares a moreish curry inspired by the south Indian state of Kerala, a land abundant with seafood

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  Red lamb or beef stew

  Use either lamb or beef for Madhur Jaffrey's vibrant spicy stew

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  Potato crisps with salsa and dip

  Matt Tebbutt’s homemade crisps are made with delicious jersey royal potatoes and served with chilli tomato and garlic cream dips

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  Christmas cake with marmalade

  A rich and fruity festive cake from Ann Way

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  Cheese rissoles

  Simon Rimmer combines the textures of crisp fried potatoes with melting smoked cheese and a minty pea purée for a thrifty dinner party starter

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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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  Baked camembert in a box

  A simply clever modern classic via the Tanner Brothers - an unctuous starter, lunch, or alternative cheese/dessert course

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  Basil and peanut butter pancakes

  Make pancakes into a sophisticated dessert with Emily Ludolf’s basil, ricotta and peanut butter version, sandwiched together with peppered strawberry jam

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  Potato salad

  Ainsley Harriott's simple, snazzy salad makes a posh sunshine supper for two - it's delicious served with a wedge of crusty garlic bread