RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Salad of crab with buttered Norfolk samphire

  Galton Blackiston’s stunning dish takes crab salad into the 21st century

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  Bullfighter's beef stew with macaronade

  Beef and pasta work well together in Rick Stein's warming stew with macaroni

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  Beetroot & parsnip soup

  Vibrant colours and flavours are combined in this ravishing red soup from the Vegetarian Society

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  Escarole and smoked mozzarella pie

  Gennaro Contaldo cooks a gutsy pie with a relative of the endive; also eaten cold, it’s an ideal dish for sunny outdoor snacking

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  Roast leg of lamb with herb crust

  Garlic, rosemary and thyme are perfect partners for Michael Caines' roast lamb

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  Veggie cottage pie

  Leeks and purple sprouting broccoli give a springtime lift to this veggie cottage pie

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  Mustard salmon, avocado and watercress salad

  Ainsley Harriott's salad combines salmon fillet with a honey and mustard dressing, mashed avocado and peppery watercress to magnificent effect

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  Sea bream with sauce vierge

  Daniel Galmiche prepares baked fish fillets, served on a bed of mash with a fresh and simple herb and tomato sauce

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  Japanese chicken and rice salad

  A perfect lunchbox treat or quick supper that the whole family will love.

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  Sausage rolls with brown sauce

  Claude Bosi’s modern take on a classic contains black truffles and foie gras for the ultimate in extravagance