RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Limoncello and lime granita

  This refreshing granita is wonderfully refreshing either on its own or as a palate cleanser before a main course

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  West country cheese straws

  Ring the changes with these dressy cheese straws made with full-flavoured farmhouse cheddar cheese, walnuts and crunchy sunflower seeds

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  Lamb chop and potato towers

  The combination of barbecued peppers, potatoes and tender pink lamb drizzled with a really scrumptious dressing will instantly become a party favourite.

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  Oyster chowder

  Instead of the traditional clam chowder, Martin Blunos gives the dish a sophisticated twist with freshly shucked oysters

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  Smoked haddock and quail egg canapes

  Your guests will be talking about Tana Ramsay's easy canapes for much longer than it took you to make them

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  Spanish Rooster Potato Omelette

  A winsome brunch dish or satisfying lunch or supper meal, Andrew Fairlie makes a meal out of the ever-popular Spanish Omelette

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  Puffed pear pancake with quince

  This is a real stick-to-your-ribs breakfast from Bill Granger (a bit more like a pudding than a pancake)

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  Chicken with mushrooms and marjoram

  Rachel Allen serves a vibrant broad bean salad with this rich spring dish

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  Florida pink grapefruit and basil tartlet

  From Colin Bennett of Kyashi at the Kingly Club, this is a delicious twist to the classic lemon tart - substitute Florida pink grapefruit for lemon and add basil for a pretty, pastel tartlet

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  Fennel stuffed sea bass parcels

  Stan Waite's fragrant fish parcels bake in their juices so when they are opened at the table their citric aromas are released