RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Wonton noodle soup

  Mike Robinson prepares fast food Fusion-style in this fabulous recipe for wonton noodle soup

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  Rock cakes

  Tana Ramsay's rock cakes, flavoured with orange zest and cinnamon, are quick and easy to prepare

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  Roasted garlic and pumpkin hummous

  Allegra McEvedy makes the best of the new season pumpkins with a quick and easy recipe for an autumnal mezze

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  Apple crumble cream

  Amuse your guests with Wayne Collins's witty recipe for a rich and delicious apple crumble inspired cocktail

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  Warm pear, cinnamon and almond zabaglione

  Paul Merrett uses pears in this traditional Italian dessert of lightly whipped custard flavoured with Amaretto.

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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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  Poached eggs in red wine

  This classic French recipe of poaching eggs in wine is what inspired Merrilees Parker to become a chef, with its bold flavours and colours

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  Strawberry and raspberry crumble tartlets

  Served with rich homemade vanilla ice cream, Tony Tobin delicious summer-fruit tartlets are a perfect garden-party dessert

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  Falafel

  Alan Coxon's crisp fried patties made from spices and ground broad beans are a wonderfully tasty addition to a buffet

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  Christmas plum pudding

  Tamasin Day-Lewis creates the perfect Christmas pud – dark, delicious, chock-full of fruit, and boozy to boot!