RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Barbecued wild boar and apple

  Arthur Potts Dawson pairs rich gamey boar chops and sausage with sweet, soft cooked apples and a chimichurri sauce

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  Macaroon cake

  Crisp, light and delicious, this macaroon cake from Tamasin Day Lewis is perfect for a special dessert or simply an indulgent treat

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  Polenta with rabbit and carrot salad

  Aaron Craze uses strong Italian flavours of thyme and garlic in this supper dish for two

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  Fisherman's lobster stew

  The secret to Mario Batali’s dish is in the sauce: it's all about reserving the roe from the lobster, which is mixed with punchy garlic, bright parsley, and a swig of brandy to create a decadent rustic feast

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  Classic smoothie

  Start your day in gloriously healthy mode with Simon Brown's simple and ever-so-drinkable smoothie

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  Aubergine funghetto

  Aaron Craze cooks a classic Tuscan dish of stewed aubergines with red onion, garlic, tomatoes and herbs served on bread, adding anchovies and capers for a twist

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  Pistou

  Alex Mackay's fresh basil puree, the Provencal version of the Italian pesto, makes the perfect sauce for a grilled lamb chop

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  Blackberry and apple crumble

  Another simple, yet delicious classic from Rachel Allen, this time a heavenly autumnal dessert

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  Pigeon tagliatelle with chicken livers, orange and marjoram

  Barny Haughton combines fresh egg pasta with zesty game sauce in this rustic Italian dish

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  Whisky potted prawns

  Matt Tebbutt’s mum used to make these when he was a child. He says this dish is “unashamedly rich and old-fashioned but really hits the spot”