RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Poached eggs with asparagus

  Simplicity itself, this James Martin recipe depends upon good quality ingredients, such as the freshest asparagus, to be enjoyed at its best

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  Rabbit casserole in cock robin cider

  A parsnip mash with cream cheese and chives is the perfect accompaniment to Ricky Andalcio’s low-fat rabbit casserole

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  Austrian apple strudel

  Margaret Rees takes no shortcuts making the paper thin pastry and spiced apple filling for this traditional Austrian pudding

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  Duck breast with fenuGreek seeds

  Arthur Potts Dawson complements his duck with bitter fenugreek, sweet honey and salty soy sauce

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  Grilled plaice with béarnaise sauce

  Stuart Gillies pairs a wonderfully rich tarragon-flavoured butter and egg sauce with perfectly grilled fish and a simple salad

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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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  Fish pie

  With its crunchy topping of golden cheese and potato, Tamasin Day Lewis's traditional fish pie makes a wonderful family meal

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  Artichoke, purple sprouted broccoli and Parma ham

  Matt Tebbutt’s salad is full of the fresh flavours of spring

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  Broccoli, halloumi and cherry tomato salad

  Salty, sharp and sweet combine in this roasted vegetable salad from The Vegetarian Society

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  Apricot brioche delight

  Malcolm Archer serves this custard-topped pudding with apricot and amaretti ice cream for a match made in heaven