RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Deep-fried onions in Perry batter

  Mark Hix puts an autumn twist to a classic onion ring recipe, with tangy pear cider

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  Italian-style lamb chops

  Peter Gordon serves grilled chops with gorgonzola polenta and a chunky tomato sauce for an Italian inspired lunch

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  Tortilla Española

  Mario Batali makes the national dish of Spain. You can eat it as a tapa, for breakfast, in a bocadillo (sandwich), or for dinner with salad and a bit of jamón. Basically anytime, anywhere!

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  Pappardelle with prosciutto and artichokes

  Aaron Craze’s simple pasta dish makes the most of delicious Italian produce, with a twist of mint that lingers on the tongue

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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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  Chilli crab with Asian scented rice

  James Martin serves sweet and spicy crabmeat with fragrant herb-flecked rice

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  Tandoori roasted pistachio chicken

  Punjabi chef Manjit Gill cooks Murgh Pistadah, chicken cooked in the traditional tandoori style, but with a spiced pistachio marinade

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  Baked field mushrooms with tapenade on garlic croûtes

  Full-flavoured and deliciously garlicky, Rick Stein's baked mushrooms are simple to put together and tasty too...

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  Chicken thighs with sorrel and shallots

  A simple dinner on the cheap by Matthew Fort involves just some tender chicken, white wine and crème fraiche

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  Chicken earle

  Ann Keeling makes a chicken and vegetable gratin with a crisp cheesy top