RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Walnut cake with American frosting

  Rachel Allen bakes a spectacular version of her own wedding cake, which is perfect for any special occasion.

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  Steamed daurade with candied aubergine

  A knockout fish dish from Jason Atherton: basil-infused daurade with candied aubergine and home-made ketchup

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  Grilled venison with smashed celeriac and roasted carrots

  Aaron Craze cooks up a warming dish full of gutsy flavours

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  Lemon and garlic roast chicken with sweet-and-sour carrots

  Savory is used a great deal in Provençal cooking and is a favourite herb of chef Anthony Demetre, who uses it to wonderful effect in this flavoursome dish

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  Pot roasted leg of lamb

  Tony Abarno from the hugely successful Anchor and Hope pub in Waterloo makes a simple yet hearty one-pot wonder.

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  Macaroon cake

  Crisp, light and delicious, this macaroon cake from Tamasin Day Lewis is perfect for a special dessert or simply an indulgent treat

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  Individual steamed puddings with persimmon Anglaise

  Rosemary Shrager's indulgent puddings are flavoured with persimmon and orange and served with a luxurious orange liqueur sauce

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  Lobster with vermouth and tomatoes

  Simple ingredients and a dash of vermouth highlight the sweet taste of fresh lobster in Arthur Potts Dawson's quick recipe

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  Honey nut spread

  Once you've tried Thomasina Miers' moreish nutty spread, you'll find all sorts of way to use it

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  Beef onglet stroganoff

  Jun Tanaka’s stronganoff uses a prime cut of beef with gherkins, smoked garlic, cep mushrooms, cream and a splash of brandy