RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Dahl and chapattis

  Jo Wood’s red lentil dahl is served with fresh chapattis made with whole-wheat flour – they’re easier to prepare than you might think

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  Prune and chestnut dessert

  This intense dessert by Allegra McEvedy owes it to the flavours of unique French prune brandy and rich chestnut puree

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  Empanada

  The name of this traditional savoury pastry from Mario Batali comes from the verb empanar which means to cover with pan (bread).

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  Warm mushroom salad

  Celia Brooks Brown stirs up a sensational warm salad of creamy garlic and mascarpone mushrooms laced with Madeira

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  Stuffed spiced salmon

  Whole baked salmon takes on a spicy twist with Noor Jehan Dehani's Indian-inspired fish

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  Spicy vegetable stew with coconut milk

  Nutritious and delicious, Rachel Allen's spicy stew makes a perfect partner to fresh coriander rice and a fragrant cucumber and tomato raita

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  Curried scallops with creamed leeks

  For classy fast food that won’t break the bank, Jun Tanaka’s scallops come in at only £1.24 per serving

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  Chicken and egg kebab

  Marut Sikha makes Kathi Kebab - a cheap, tasty and filling snack enjoyed by all throughout the day

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  Sea bass en croûte with mousseline sauce

  Michel Roux’s regal dish takes time, but all the elements can be prepared ahead, then all you do is take the fish in its pastry crust from the fridge to the oven 40 minutes before you want to serve it.

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  Chocolate orange cake

  You'll never guess what's inside this deliciously moist and rich-tasting chocolate cake, but here's a tip: it's very good for you