RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Spicy vegetable stew with coconut milk

  Nutritious and delicious, Rachel Allen's spicy stew makes a perfect partner to fresh coriander rice and a fragrant cucumber and tomato raita

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  Melba toast

  Melba toast is a perfect accompaniment for potted shrimp, pate or soup. From James Martin

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  Fig crostata

  A fruity tart with vanilla-flecked pastry that would be equally well received at a picnic or dinner party, from Giancarlo Caldesi

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  Sausage casserole with savoy cabbage and butter beans

  Make a super sausage supper with Tana Ramsay's hearty casserole

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  Macaroon cake

  Crisp, light and delicious, this macaroon cake from Tamasin Day Lewis is perfect for a special dessert or simply an indulgent treat

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  Mulled wine

  For a warming winter tipple try Simon Brown's simple recipe for spiced wine, great for parties

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  Chicory, blue cheese, pecan and cranberry salad

  Rachel Allen's colourful salad is quick and simple to make and makes a very tasty light meal or side dish

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  Tomato pasta sauce

  Aldo Zilli uses fresh tomatoes in his quick and healthy pasta sauce

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  Mackerel with fennel compote

  A quick, simple and healthy dish from Ricky Andalcio that’s great as a midweek meal or smart supper

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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