RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Hot mussel soup

  This clean-tasting herby broth by Nigel Slater has plenty of aromatic flavours - ideal as a winter warming treat

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  Turkey stir-fry

  The Women’s Institute gives a great recipe for using up left-over roast turkey at Christmas time; for a successful stir-fry, prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking

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  Monkfish poached in spiced red wine

  Big on impact, low in effort: a stunning dish of monkfish and creamed leeks from Jun Tanaka

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  Vanilla valentine fudge

  Surprise a loved one with these sweetheart treats from Lorraine Balinska

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  Chicken pad thai

  Whip up this classic Thai dish with minimum fuss with Nadia Arumugam’s recipe for a one wok stunner

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  Halibut and white asparagus in lemon grass and coriander broth

  A healthy meal with fresh Asian flavours, from Stuart Gillies

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  Lemon tart

  Lemon tart was the first thing Arthur Potts Dawson learned from the Roux brothers and he has been adapting the recipe ever since – this is a mixture of the Roux brothers and his River Cafe version.

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  Vongole veraci with tomato sauce

  Theo Randall cooks a simple clam dish with the freshest tomatoes and a smattering of verdant basil

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  Quiche Lorraine

  Named after the Lorraine region of north-east France, Rachel Allen’s recipe for this classic quiche is delicious served with a green salad and tangy relish

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  Birthday cake

  Rachel Allen's cake has no butter, even when it's filled with lots of lovely whipped cream, it still seems so light. A great recipe for a children's party