RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Almond and orange florentines

  These simple little biscuits from Tamasin Day-Lewis add a touch of sophistication to cool desserts, especially ice creams

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  Bon paa with sticky rice

  A traditional Laotian dish with the distinctive tastes of fermented fish and smoky chillies from Natacha Du Pont de Bie

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  Poached eggs with asparagus

  Simplicity itself, this James Martin recipe depends upon good quality ingredients, such as the freshest asparagus, to be enjoyed at its best

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  The greatest chilli con carne

  A whole host of fabulous ingredients help this full on flavoured chilli from Paul Bloxham live up to its name

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  Veal chop with mushrooms

  Theo Randall serves up a classic veal dish, with moreish garlic and parsley Portobello and porcini mushrooms

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  Green chicken biryani

  Anjum Anand’s unusual biryani is from one of the south-western regions of India and is a spectacular dish that deserves to be better known

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  Omelette

  Rowley Leigh shows how to make the perfect fool-proof omelette with some simple ingredients and the aid of a fork

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  Spiced asparagus wraps

  Cyrus Todiwala draws his inspiration from a Kashmiri recipe for this seasonal starter served with an apple and potato bhaji

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  Asparagus and broad bean risotto

  Eleanor Smallwood makes an asparagus and broad bean risotto bursting with the fresh flavours of spring

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  Lancashire hotpot

  Matthew Fort serves up a hearty British classic with lamb, kidneys and potatoes