RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Marinated lamb with coconut cabbage

  Hrishikesh Desai brings together a wealth of spices, from coriander, turmeric and asafoetida to sambar powder and cumin to create this vibrant dish

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  Sausage rolls with brown sauce

  Claude Bosi’s modern take on a classic contains black truffles and foie gras for the ultimate in extravagance

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  Pork chops with apple and sage sauce

  A creamy apple, pear and sage sauce makes this pork dish by Gary Rhodes rather special

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  Roasted shrimp cocktail

  Ina Garten has improved the classic shrimp cocktail by roasting the shrimps first and serving them with a spicy cocktail dipping sauce

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  Fennel, herb and chilli salad

  The aniseedy twang of Mitch Tonks' salad has a natural affinity with fish

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  Chinese duck stir-fry

  This stir-fry from Cherry Valley combines pan-fried duck, oodles of noodles and crunchy vegetables for a speedy supper

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  Baked Cromer crab

  The sweet flavour of Cromer crab is worth seeking out. Try these baked crabs as an elegant starter or ideal weekend lunch.

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  Bollito misto

  Cook up an Italian feast with Theo Randall's poached chicken, beef, tongue and sausage spiked with salsa verde and horseradish sauce

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  French onion soup

  An all-time family favourite, Rick Stein's sumptuous soup comes up trumps every time...

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  Chocolate cake

  Deliciously moist and light, James Martin's chocolate cake is served with a heavenly passion fruit and mascarpone mousse