RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Pears braised in Perry

  Matthew Fort gives braised pears an unconventional kick with perry and plenty of warm spices

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  Carrot and cashew crisp with hot lentil salad

  This delicious vegetarian dish from Marise Maddison combines the sweet flavours of carrot and toasted cashew with hot puy lentil salad and an orange and cardamom sauce

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  Stuffed breast of veal with fennel and green olives

  For a winning way to feed friends for a special occasion, try Tamasin Day-Lewis' stuffed breast of veal with wine-enriched sauce

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  Rose-scented cream

  Erika Parry produces a truly decadent dessert, a rose infused creamy jelly, alongside marzipan filled figs and a scattering of rose petals

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  Salmon and vegetables en papillote

  Tana Ramsay’s method of cooking fish is so easy and the children love it, especially when they have their own little fish parcels. The steaming process traps all the goodness and flavour of the fish – what could be better?

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  Mint labne

  Matt Tebbutt flavours this creamy Middle-eastern cheese with lemon zest, making a tangy side dish that's great with pitta bread

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  Lamb kofta skewers with tzatziki

  For a taste of summer sunshine, why not try Paul Merrett’s spiced lamb skewers with the traditional Greek cucumber and mint dip

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  Grilled pork chop with bubble and squeak and red onion jam

  Make the most of leftovers, use remaining mash and sprouts for Paul Merrett's home-cooked favourite and the extra jam from this recipe for your next steak sandwich or ploughman's

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  Miso soup

  Make a batch of Jess and Laura Tilli's simple miso soup when your body craves something light and healthy

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  Chicken and chips

  A great British classic of chicken, chips, onion rings and mushrooms smothered with a garlic and herb sauce from Nigel Haworth