RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Fabada

  Mario Batali makes a Spanish favourite - a white bean and pork stew from the wild mountains of Asturias

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  Chicken kebabs

  Sophie Grigson's smoky marinade turns chicken on a stick into something really special!

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  Reef and beef

  Gary Mehigan serves marinated prawns and steak on top of sourdough toast with aioli (garlicky mayo) thickened with potato

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  Beef pasties with mint, ginger and peas

  Rachel Allen’s moreish treats are reminiscent of Mexican empanadas, Indian samosas and classic Cornish pasties

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  John Dory with a vegetable galette

  Michael Caines serves fried John Dory with a galette of aubergine, tomato and courgette (vegetables layered into a fan shape) and a tomato coulis

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  Skewered chorizo and shrimps

  Angela Hartnett treats us to tasty tapas made with typically Spanish ingredients - great when served with a glass of amontillado or sherry...

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  Barbecue peaches and strawberries with balsamic vinegar

  Arthur Potts Dawson barbecue summer fruits for a simple sweet treat

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  Amaretto sour

  Sweet almond liqueur and tart lemon juice make a killer cocktail combo from Tristan Stephenson

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  Carrot and coriander soup

  Carrot soup with a touch of spice makes a tasty meal in Janet Brinkworth's simple recipe

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  The Sidecar

  Gennaro Contaldo’s traditional recipe for a Sidecar cocktail packs a citrus punch, with fresh oranges and lemon to pep up the Cointreau