RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Scouse stew

  Paul Heathcote’s recipe for a Liverpudlian favourite uses both neck of lamb and minced lamb for a hearty serving

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  Chorizo and butter bean favetta

  Simon Rimmer’s Spanish-style combination of smoky sausage and butter bean purée on toast is great for a meal in a hurry and makes a top tapas dish too

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  Lamb shish kebab

  Kazan Restaurant’s Levent and Bulent Hassan show how to cook a truly authentic Turkish lamb kebab

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  Leek and Caerphilly/cheshire cheese crumble

  A savoury main course with a crunchy nutty topping, ideal for family and friends, from The Vegetarian Society

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  Bread sauce

  There's nothing like home-made bread sauce gently flavoured with cloves and nutmeg to jazz up a Sunday roast. From James Martin

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  Leek cannelloni with lemon thyme and provolone piccante

  Luxurious yet inexpensive, Rick Stein's baked pasta dish showcases the buttery flavour and melting tenderness of gently stewed leeks

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  Spicy chicken with plantain chips and mango chutney

  Paul Merrett enjoys a bit of sunshine cooking with this zingy recipe from the tropics

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  Roast monkfish with sage, pancetta and vine tomatoes

  Treat yourself to a richly flavourful fish dish with Sophie Grigson's simple but effective recipe for pancetta-wrapped roast monkfish

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  Chicken with chilli, tahini and walnut sauce

  Sam Clark serves tender marinated chicken breast with a hot, earthy sauce and spiced cauliflower

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  Lobster thermidor

  Matt Tebbutt’s classic French dish of lobster slathered in béchamel sauce and topped with bubbling gruyère is perfect with skinny fries and a green salad