RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Fancy cupcakes

  For a pretty sweet treat, Silvana Franco’s super simple cupcakes can be frosted or decorated in any way you choose

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  Fresh ceps with chilli and garlic

  Mike Robinson celebrates wild autumnal mushrooms with perky chillies and garlic in this quick snack or starter

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  Chocolate brownies

  For a simple decadent treat try this recipe for chocolate brownies from Matt Jones at Flour Power City, one of Borough Market’s most popular bakery stalls

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  Smoked eel with beetroot

  Eel, a fairly rich fish, goes perfectly with the tanginess of beetroot in Arthur Potts Dawson’s recipe

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  Vegetarian crispy beancurd rolls

  Ching-He Huang’s delightful Chinese vegetarian dish is a healthy alternative to spring rolls and makes a stunning starter

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  Pecan and banana bran muffins

  Muffins, made just a little bit healthier, try Tana Ramsay's nutty breakfast bite with crunchy bran flakes

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  Tortilla Española

  Mario Batali makes the national dish of Spain. You can eat it as a tapa, for breakfast, in a bocadillo (sandwich), or for dinner with salad and a bit of jamón. Basically anytime, anywhere!

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  Sausage, radicchio and barolo wine risotto

  Spicy Italian sausage, bitter-leafed radicchio and a robust Italian red wine make excellent partners in this substantial risotto from Diana Henry

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  Bobotie

  Rachel Allen’s version of this satisfying South African dish with minced lamb and a savoury custard topping is quick to throw together for a warming winter supper

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  Japanese fishcakes

  Jason Atherton adds a twist to fishcakes with fresh Japanese flavours and crunchy panko breadcrumbs.