RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Almond and orange florentines

  These simple little biscuits from Tamasin Day-Lewis add a touch of sophistication to cool desserts, especially ice creams

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  Rocket rolls

  A simple canapé with a big wow factor from Gee Charman

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  Turkey mole

  Bitter chocolate, spiked with warming spices work well together in this traditionally hearty Mexican casserole

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  Spice cakes with walnuts and figs

  Richard Corrigan finishes his dinner party menu with a delicious dessert with seasonal figs and walnuts

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  Sausages with spring greens

  Matthew Forts’ greens are braised three times over three days – perfect with best-quality sausages and rich onion gravy

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  Chickpea falafel

  Full of tempting Middle Eastern flavours, Tamasin Day Lewis's deep-fried falafel are perfect for a picnic or packed lunch

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  Spatzle with chicken, trevisse and garlic butter

  Oliver Rowe shares an easy recipe for a traditional egg pasta dish from southern Germany. The richness is off-set by trevisse, a bitter vegetable similar to chicory

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  Christmas cake

  You can make this Christmas cake weeks before or even the day before - the taste will still be traditional and delicious. The recipe for almond paste, which is toasted in the oven for extra flavour, comes from Rachel's mother-in-law, Darina Allen.

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  Rack of lamb niçoise

  Angela Hartnett serves succulent roast lamb with a garnish of courgettes, tomatoes and olives

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  Nachos with cauliflower guacamole

  Aaron Craze puts an unusual slant on nachos using Middle Eastern flatbread and cauliflower guacamole