RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Steamed orange and marmalade sponge pudding

  James Martin uses the tanginess of marmalade and freshness of orange zest to wonderful effect in this irresistible steamed pudding

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  Salmon and smoked trout fishcakes

  Sarah Durdin-Robertson adds an extra zing to these fishcakes by way of some fresh horseradish

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  Corned beef hash with salsa and cornbread

  Enjoy a little spicy soul food from the Deep South in Charita Jones's hearty recipe

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  Smoked trout with tarragon mayonnaise

  Sophie Grigson makes a pretty, easy starter for a summer evening, with a sharp crisp salad of cucumber and radish and a rich herb scented mayonnaise

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  Carrot cake

  Home baking without effort - this fresh tasting carrot cake by Roopa Gulati is flecked with chopped walnuts and topped with a cream cheese frosting

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  Lemon and goat's cheese tart

  A deliciously tangy tart from James Martin - a creamy lemony filling topped with melted goat's cheese, browned under the grill

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  Garlic crostini with goats' cheese and red onion marmalade

  Salty cheese and sweet red onions make Gee Charman's party morsels very moreish

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  Turkey stir-fry

  The Women’s Institute gives a great recipe for using up left-over roast turkey at Christmas time; for a successful stir-fry, prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking

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  Chorizo and butter bean favetta

  Simon Rimmer’s Spanish-style combination of smoky sausage and butter bean purée on toast is great for a meal in a hurry and makes a top tapas dish too

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  Almond, apricot and cranberry yogurt bites

  Serve Tana Ramsay's fruity morsels with a steaming mug of hot chocolate for a great winter snack