RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Kashmiri meatballs

  Madhur Jaffrey's sausage-shaped 'meatballs' taste very Kashmiri in their blend of flavours

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  Baked muesli with yogurt

  Vary Gary Mehigan’s museli by replacing the cashew nuts with sunflower or sesame seeds - the labneh (drained yogurt) makes it an extra special, yet healthy, treat

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  Spaghetti with cockles

  Tom Aikens’ simple seafood pasta would make an elegant dinner party dish

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  Lemongrass and ginger cake

  The winner from our summer, 2008, baking competition, Catherine Hudspith, shares her winning cake recipe with the fresh flavours of lemongrass and ginger.

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  Asparagus au gratin

  Fresh asparagus, creamy sauce and a crisp cheese-crumb topping make heavenly eating in this delightful recipe from Sophie's mum, Jane Grigson

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  Gnocchi ravioli primavera in a lemon butter broth

  Aaron Craze's interpretation of Gennaro Contaldo's recipe combines fresh spring vegetables in ravioli-shaped gnocchi

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  Chicken stuffed with tarragon mousse

  Michael Caines serves locally reared ‘Ark’ chicken in a light white wine sauce for a real taste of Devon

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  Veggie haggis

  This Scottish favourite is given a vegetarian twist with nuts, lentils and mushrooms, from The Vegetarian Society

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  Salt beef sandwich

  This moreish classic favourite is easy to construct, as demonstrated by Tom Parker Bowles

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  Whisky-soaked cheese with muffins

  Nothing beats warm homemade muffins, except when they’re served with Tristan Welch’s boozy soft cheese