RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Mustard salmon, avocado and watercress salad

  Ainsley Harriott's salad combines salmon fillet with a honey and mustard dressing, mashed avocado and peppery watercress to magnificent effect

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  Gratin of Brussels sprouts with lardons, cream and almonds

  Sophie Grigson turns sprouts into gorgeous starlets in this luxurious dish from her book 'Vegetables'

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  Ultimate roast beef

  Matt Tebbutt’s classic recipe involves a juicy strip of sirloin marinated in thyme, garlic and pepper for a few days and served with a homemade horseradish cream

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  Vegetable and chervil soup

  Raymond Blanc cooks his mum’s recipe for vegetable and chervil soup which serves 4 for under a fiver

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  Tamworth pork kidneys

  Learn to love kidneys with this delicious creamy kidneys-on-toast recipe by Gary Rhodes

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  Zesty orzo salad

  For a piquant side dish that's great for buffets, barbecues and picnics, try Caroline Hire's lemon and caper pasta salad

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  Wine-steamed mussels

  Try Ainsley Harriott's white wine and chilli-flavoured mussels - they're delicious served with a loaf of French bread to mop up the juices

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  Squid and mackerel burger with sea purslane and parsley juice

  Anthony Demetre’s unusual seafood burgers are a healthy and delicious way to eat your fish

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  Asparagus and crab quiche

  This delightful tart from Allegra McEvedy looks as good as it tastes and makes a perfect lunch for a sunny day

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  Chicken kiev

  Chicken Kiev is one of those old favourites that everyone loves, especially the kids - Ainsley Harriott's version is served with a smooth butter bean purée