RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Russian leprichaun

  Irish whiskey cream and Russian vodka are combined with dry sherry and coffee liqueur in Olly Smith's highly-alcoholic cocktail

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  Duck breast with watermelon

  In Jun Tanaka’s recipe, the richness of duck is offset by the refreshing texture of cooling watermelon

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  Braised ox cheeks with mash

  As supermarkets seek to bring back customers with cheaper cuts of meat, Tom Parker-Bowles cooks a dish that is both cheap and comforting

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  Wiggly worm jelly

  This easy recipe from Rachel Slack for green and orange worm-filled jelly will delight your little monsters

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  Prawn cocktail with 'Bloody Mary' granita

  James Wierzelewski puts the cocktail into prawn cocktail with a frozen Bloody Mary garnish

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  Italian-style lamb chops

  Peter Gordon serves grilled chops with gorgonzola polenta and a chunky tomato sauce for an Italian inspired lunch

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  Chicken liver and chorizo salad

  Made in minutes, this smoky salad from Tom Parker Bowles is just what’s needed for a lazy summer lunch, perfect with a pile of crusty bread and a glass or two of chilled dry sherry

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  Saffron-poached pears with chocolate mousse

  Jun Tanaka makes a deliciously decadent dessert of dark chocolate mousse and golden poached pears that serves two for less than £5.

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  Cassava pone (baked cassava and coconut pudding)

  Whip up a sticky sweet Caribbean tea-time treat with Gary Rhodes and Debra Sardinha Metiver

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  Mulled wine

  For a warming winter tipple try Simon Brown's simple recipe for spiced wine, great for parties