RECOMMENDATIONS

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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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  Tapenade

  Alex Mackay shares the recipe for Provence's famous olive pate - perfect for serving with crudites or as a relish for grilled red mullet

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  Squid and mackerel burger with sea purslane and parsley juice

  Anthony Demetre’s unusual seafood burgers are a healthy and delicious way to eat your fish

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  Spaghetti with tomato, anchovy and cream sauce

  Everyone has a tin of tomatoes in their pantry – and Theo Randall uses them in this mid-week store cupboard dish

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  Santa’s Little Helper

  Cup your hands around this tasty tipple and feel toasty inside and out. Fruity and comforting, the smooth warmed golden rum perfectly complements the dry cranberry and sour apple. This drink can easily be made in larger quantities for groups or parties.

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  Liquid toffee

  A smoothie from Karen Knowler that feeds the child in all of us, yet is super high in nutrition owing to the secret ingredient - mesquite powder

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  Prawn biryani

  Keep a light touch when stirring together Anjum Anand’s biryani for a dramatic centre-piece

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  Chocolate mousse

  Orange zest and liqueur give a warmth to Bernhese Woodman's chocolate mousse

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  Bulgar wheat and spinach pilaf with labneh

  Diana Henry serves a delicious vegetarian main course layered with home-made yogurt cheese and chilli roast tomatoes

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  Pork pies with dips

  Gary Rhodes serves pork pies with Cumberland sauce, piccalilli dip, celeriac remoulade and a fresh cucumber salad