RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Poached chicken and pine nut salad

  Matt Tebbutt’s fantastic springtime salad recipe is a refreshing mix of herbs, aromatics and fresh citrus notes to pep up some meaty chicken

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  Gratin of smoked haddock with toasted brioche

  Creamy smoked haddock gratin is topped with Gruyère cheese and served with rich buttery brioche in Rosemary Shrager's delicious starter

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  Rooster Potato, Cheese and Bacon Pie

  Andrew Fairlie makes a simple yet hearty snack worth coming home for…

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  Nine-hour roast turkey

  This may seem preposterous, but once you've tried it there will be no going back claims Matthew Fort

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  Braised lamb shanks with barley broth

  This slow braise from Peter Gordon yields two courses: a hearty barley broth to start, then a bowl of herby pasta topped with the meltingly tender lamb meat

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  Victoria sponge cake

  Feather light sponge and a fabulous filling mean Paul Hollywood's easy to make, classic cake is sure to become a favourite

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  Beef enchiladas with red sauce

  Gino D'Acampo's fabulous corn tortillas filled with juicy diced steak and covered with a hot spicy sauce make a wonderful main course

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  Halloumi with chilli

  These chilli-spiked cheese bites, made by Nigella Lawson are made in minutes and make a great cocktail snack

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  Chocolate and beetroot cake

  Chocolate and beetroot are a winning combination in Diana Henry's decadent home-made cake with crème de cassis icing

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  Cassoulet

  Classically French, Rick Stein's substantial winter dish is a one-pot meal that's a real crowd pleaser, especially on a blustery day