RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Meringue roulade with pomegranate seeds

  A pretty pink, bejewelled dessert with delicate floral flavours from Darina Allen

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  Cherry pithiviers

  Crisp pastry, yielding to a deliciously moist almond filling is a classic celebration of French baking at its best - try this recipe by Rick Stein...

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  Morston smoked kipper pate

  A fish pate that is elegant in its simplicity, from Galton Blackiston

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  Seared scallops with black pudding

  Paul Rankin whips up a classic combination of sweet scallops with rich black pudding and comforting mashed potatoes

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  Bread

  Jean-Christophe Novelli shows just how simple yet delicious home made bread can be in this easy to follow recipe

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  Asparagus au gratin

  Fresh asparagus, creamy sauce and a crisp cheese-crumb topping make heavenly eating in this delightful recipe from Sophie's mum, Jane Grigson

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  Pork cheek salad

  Gary Rhodes' pork cheek salad with apple sauce makes a surprisingly elegant starter

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  Vodka, fizz and lemon slush (lemon colonello)

  Try out this lip-smacking concoction from Liz Franklin's Ice Cream

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  Falafel with tahini sauce

  For a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern snack, try Silvena Rowe's falafel with tahini sauce and pitta bread

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  Roasted Rooster Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

  Andrew Fairlie, well known chef at the Gleneagles hotel has developed this flavoursome recipe, highlighting the tasteful attributes of the Bartlett Rooster potato