RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Moroccan lamb stew with pumpkin and preserved lemon

  Harissa and pickled lemons are an integral part of North African cooking and a perfect foil for lamb in Antony Worrall Thompson’s satisfying dish

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  Black Forest gateau

  Nigel Kirkup brings back this 1960's classic, layers of chocolate sponge sandwiched together with chocolate mousse, and cherries before being smothered in cream and topped with chocolate shavings

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  The green smoothie

  Strict raw-foodies should have one of Karen Knowler's vivid green drinks everyday

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  Elderflower cordial

  Sophie Grigson captures the essence of warm English summers with this refreshing and versatile elderflower cordial

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  Creamy potato salad with smoked salmon and crispy soda bread

  This recipe by Matthew Fort offers a wonderful play on differing textures, with soft salmon jazzing up ordinary potato salad

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  Mauritian prawn curry

  A myriad of sauces and spices are combined with tomatoes and aubergines in Nicola Clarke's sumptuous seafood curry

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  Fish and Chips with tartare sauce

  Home-made fish and chips are much easier to make than you think, and so much better than queueing up at the chippers.

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  Spicy courgette and duck egg frittata

  Jess Tilli’s vegetarian frittata recipe, served with a watercress and beetroot salad makes for an impressive starter, or a meal in itself

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  Classic fish pie

  For an easy family supper, fish pie never fails to please and this classic from Frank Bordoni hits the spot

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  Classic smoothie

  Start your day in gloriously healthy mode with Simon Brown's simple and ever-so-drinkable smoothie