RECOMMENDATIONS

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  The perfect Bloody Mary

  Fragrant basil and a big kick justify Tristan Stephenson's claim about this classic morning after cocktail

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  Whisky-soaked cheese with muffins

  Nothing beats warm homemade muffins, except when they’re served with Tristan Welch’s boozy soft cheese

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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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  Rosemary chicken with herby lentils

  Arthur Potts Dawson cooks a whole boned chicken on the griddle for tender meat with a slightly smoky flavour

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  Beef Wellington parcels with red wine jus

  Try this all-time classic dish from Ainsley Harriott, combining a juicy fillet steak, wild mushrooms and pâté in a crisp pastry crust

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  Pork country terrine

  Michael Caines’s rich pork terrine is the perfect thing to take on a spring or summer picnic, served on rustic slabs of bread

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  Coconut-crusted red snapper with pineapple salsa

  Ezekial Jackson shows Gary Rhodes how to create this simple yet sumptuous fish recipe, which is popular right across the Caribbean. Served here with a tangy pineapple salsa.

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  Empanada

  The name of this traditional savoury pastry from Mario Batali comes from the verb empanar which means to cover with pan (bread).

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  Mince pie baked Alaska

  If you think you don't like mince pies, try Matthew Fort's jazzed up version

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  Tagliatelle with walnuts

  For a quick and delicious meal, try Theo Randall’s tagliatelle with an unusual nutty bread and milk sauce