RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Tea smoked salmon

  Vicky Bhogal combines the aromas of salmon cooked with smoky tea with a creamy nutmeg butter

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  Black Forest gateau

  Nigel Kirkup brings back this 1960's classic, layers of chocolate sponge sandwiched together with chocolate mousse, and cherries before being smothered in cream and topped with chocolate shavings

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  Meatball and lovage soup (ciorba di perisoara)

  Frances Jones-Davies' soup brings out the musky, lemon flavours of this herb complementing the beef and vegetables

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  Salmon mayonnaise

  Paul Rankin poaches salmon in white wine to make a herby salmon mayonnaise, perfect with the sharpness of pickled cucumber

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  Roquefort and gruyère quiche

  Real men will eat quiche with Matt Tebbutts easy, cheesy recipe

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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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  Paella

  Brown rice adds a deliciously nutty touch to traditional paella in this semi oven-baked recipe from Anthony Stewart

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  Nettle ravioli

  Handled correctly, the humble nettle can make a dramatic and delicious change from the norm suggests Theo Randall

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  Braised oxtail with chantenay carrots

  Slow cooked in wine and port, and served with sweet carrots, Jun Tanaka’s rich oxtail dish is a warming treat for hungry diners

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  Chicken paprikas and herby polenta

  This favourite dish from the The Hairy Bikers uses three different paprikas to give a smoky, sweet and spicy tang