RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Huevos rancheros

  For a hearty Mexican-style eggs, Gino D`Acampo adds creamy chilli and coriander with crisp corn tortilla strips

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  Aubergine supper stacks

  Parmesan-crusted aubergine surrounds melting mozzarella in this delicious vegetarian recipe by Ainsley Harriott

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  Italian bubble and squeak

  Arthur Potts-Dawson, London’s leading eco-friendly chef, cooks ribollita – an Italian take on bubble and squeak that literally means ‘reboiled’

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  Wild mushroom risotto

  This risotto from Rick Stein is good made with mixed wild mushrooms or even chestnut mushrooms, sometimes known as portobello mushrooms

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  Rhubarb pancakes with cassis cream and apple brandy

  Arthur Potts Dawson's pancakes have both a soft rhubarb filling and a caramelised rhubarb coating

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  Herb marinated peppers on bruschetta with home made pesto

  This terrific trio of recipes from Mike Robinson makes a great canapé combination for all manner of occasions

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  Smoked trout, artichoke and potato salad

  This delicious salad from Simon Rimmer is topped with creamy yet healthy cottage cheese.

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  Empanada

  The name of this traditional savoury pastry from Mario Batali comes from the verb empanar which means to cover with pan (bread).

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  Spanish chicken stew

  This colourful, rustic dish from Tom Parker Bowles simmers away gently for an hour, resulting in a rich, flavoursome and hearty stew

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  Black Forest gâteau

  A magnificent chocolate gâteau from James Martin, filled with whipped cream and luscious black cherries. Perfect for a celebration