RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Pisto manchego

  This simple dish from Mario Batali is a sort-of pureed ratatouille which is served all over Spain on its own or accompanying meats, eggs, fish or bread

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  Egg with minced lamb

  Comedian Shazia Mirza shares her recipe for eggs wrapped in minced lamb in a tomato curry sauce

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  Corn bread

  Best served warm from the oven, Lesley Waters's recipe for a classic American corn bread makes a great side-dish

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  Mackerel with fennel compote

  A quick, simple and healthy dish from Ricky Andalcio that’s great as a midweek meal or smart supper

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  Ayrshire Royal Rooster Potato Salad with Balsamic Dressing

  Andrew Fairlie combines tasteful Italian balsamic dressing with home-grown Scottish potatoes

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  Reef and beef

  Gary Mehigan serves marinated prawns and steak on top of sourdough toast with aioli (garlicky mayo) thickened with potato

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  Thai prawn curry

  Spicy and spectacular, enjoy Aldo Zilli's temptingly fragrant Thai prawn curry

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  Gratin of smoked haddock with toasted brioche

  Creamy smoked haddock gratin is topped with Gruyère cheese and served with rich buttery brioche in Rosemary Shrager's delicious starter

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  Crisp-fried chicken spring rolls

  Gary Rhodes makes fried Chinese spring rolls with a chicken and mushroom filling

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  Wild garlic soup

  Make the most of this season’s produce with Clodagh McKenna’s hearty soup recipe, served with a wild garlic pesto