RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Oyster chowder

  Instead of the traditional clam chowder, Martin Blunos gives the dish a sophisticated twist with freshly shucked oysters

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  White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake

  Indulge yourself with Clare Clouting's pretty summer cheesecake

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  Basil panna cotta

  Garrey Dawson welcomes the beginning spring with this sweet and creamy dessert infused with fresh basil

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  Zesty orzo salad

  For a piquant side dish that's great for buffets, barbecues and picnics, try Caroline Hire's lemon and caper pasta salad

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  Falafel

  Alan Coxon's crisp fried patties made from spices and ground broad beans are a wonderfully tasty addition to a buffet

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  Pureed artichoke soup

  This deliciously filling summer soup perfected by Art Smith is a favourite of American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey

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  Custard tarts

  Classic cooking, Nigel Haworth creates irresistible individual tartlets using his grandmother's recipe

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  Paneer tikka (grilled paneer)

  Tikka means morsel in Hindi, and here Punjabi chef Manjit Gill makes grilled morsels of spiced Indian cheese

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  Tempered lentils

  Yellow and red lentils are given a kick of spice in this quick and simple recipe by Sanhay Dwivedi

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  Nougatine

  Eric Lanlard makes this crunchy nutty sweet as a glamorous cake topper, snack or even edible gift!