RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Walnut cake with American frosting

  Rachel Allen bakes a spectacular version of her own wedding cake, which is perfect for any special occasion.

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  Confit of artichokes with fried sweetbreads

  In Jacob Kenedy's recipe, the creamy textures of the artichokes are mimicked by the smooth veal sweetbreads for a rich and delicious starter

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  Roast chicken

  Crisp-skinned with succulent flesh, roast chicken couldn't be simpler to make, as Tamasin Day Lewis shows

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  Veggie ribbons

  Ribbons of vegetables in a creme fraiche sauce from The Vegetarian Society

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  Grilled Dover sole

  For an elegant fish try Brian Turner's recipe for Dover sole served with parsley sauce

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  Liquid toffee

  A smoothie from Karen Knowler that feeds the child in all of us, yet is super high in nutrition owing to the secret ingredient - mesquite powder

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  Coddled eggs with butternut squash

  Sat Bains serves an impressive autumnal dish baked in kilner jars – but make sure your scales are accurate to the gram!

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  Chocolate and nut biscotti

  James Martin's biscotti is a perfect foodie gift, studded with nuts, dark chocolate and cherries

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  Beetroot & parsnip soup

  Vibrant colours and flavours are combined in this ravishing red soup from the Vegetarian Society

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  Braised peas, broad beans and artichokes with bruschetta

  Theo Randall’s vegetarian starter is a delightful mix of fresh flavours, with cooling mint and zingy spring onions