RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Pierogi

  Robert Kusy shows John Torode his version of traditional Polish dumplings with cabbage and fried bacon

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  Duck rolls

  These crisp spring rolls made with Cherry Valley duck make a tasty snack or starter

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  Pork chops with sage, honey and apricots

  Jamie Oliver’s pukka pork recipe uses honeyed apricots and sage to create a delicious accompaniment for his roast pork chops with crackling.

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  Hunting pudding

  This steamy pudding was traditionally enjoyed after a long day hunting, but Irene Dunn recommends it for any occasion!

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  Green garden soup

  Gary Rhodes' soup is a good excuse to bring gorgeous green vegetables together. If some are not available broccoli and spinach also offer rich flavours

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  Ultimate roast beef

  Matt Tebbutt’s classic recipe involves a juicy strip of sirloin marinated in thyme, garlic and pepper for a few days and served with a homemade horseradish cream

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  Snails on chorizo mash with sherry jus

  Try Peter Gordon's scrumptious way of serving snails as a starter, or as part of a series of tapas dishes to serve, Spanish-style, with drinks

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  Bbq'd leg of lamb with lavender and apple jelly

  Fresh lavender flowers add a subtle fragrance to barbecued lamb in Lotte Duncan's creative summertime recipe

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  Garlic bread

  Perk up a plain ciabatta with Galton Blackiston's garlic rich butter

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  Aubergine funghetto

  Aaron Craze cooks a classic Tuscan dish of stewed aubergines with red onion, garlic, tomatoes and herbs served on bread, adding anchovies and capers for a twist