RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Squirrel pancakes

  Take a walk on the wild side with Marc Sanders' innovative English answer to Peking duck

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  Margarita steak with mango and pear salsa

  Tequilla and citrus juice gives Charita Jones’ stunning steak its fancy name - her steak and potato wedges are also seasoned with her home-made spice mix

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  Deep-fried onions in Perry batter

  Mark Hix puts an autumn twist to a classic onion ring recipe, with tangy pear cider

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  Duck pasties

  Forget the usual meat and veg – Simon Rimmer takes the humble pasty upmarket with duck confit

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  Roast partridge with roasted root vegetables

  The best time to enjoy the rich flavour of Gary Rhodes' partridge recipe is during the autumn months, when the birds are younger and their meat more tender

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  Guyanese beef and pork curry

  Jonathon Phang’s slow-cooked spicy beef and pork curry will satisfy the most demanding curry addict

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  Thai green chicken curry

  Tana Ramsay opts to use tender chicken thighs and baby pea aubergines in this immensely satisfying recipe

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  Tamarind chutney

  Tangy tamarind chutney makes a zingy accompaniment to grilled fish and chicken from Gary Rhodes and Fazil Bacchus

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  Rice and peas

  Junior Francis shows Gary Rhodes how to make this traditional Caribbean dish, which is the perfect accompaniment to high spiced meat or poultry dishes. It should really be called rice and beans though, since there is not a pea in sight.

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  Lasagna al forno

  With its rich meat sauce and home-made béchamel, Tamasin Day-Lewis's magnificent lasagne will have everyone clamouring for seconds