RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Corn and crab fritters

  Chef Wan's rich satay sauce is the perfect way to savour these crisp and juicy fritters

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  Chocolate fondant

  This chocolate fondant from Trish Deseine is one of the moistest you can imagine, and is also very easy to make

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  Spicy cucumber wedges

  A squirt of lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper, ground black pepper and roasted cumin seeds taste fabulous with sliced cucumber - try this Madhur Jaffrey recipe tonight...

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  Butternut squash and sausage soup

  This is a favourite with Sophie’s kids. It can be made with all sorts of roast veg, but the sweetness and texture of the squash are great as a main ingredient or alternatively leave the sausages out if you want a veggie dish.

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  Egg fried rice

  This speedy but special egg fried rice from Ross Burden makes a great accompaniment to all manner of Chinese style dishes

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  Seafood bruschetta on Irish soda bread

  An unctuous spring onion butter sauce adds a rich dimension to Paul Rankin’s dish – stir in a splash of cream for extra decadence!

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  Cheesecake

  For a gloriously indulgent treat try Paul Young's classic cheesecake recipe, simple but delicious . . .

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  Porridge

  Nell Nelson makes traditional porridge, using the recipe by World Champion Porridge Maker, Lynn Benge. A fabulously tasty and healthy way to start the day

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  Baked apples stuffed with ginger, ricotta and chocolate

  Peter Gordon's spiced apples sit in a moat of palm sugar and coconut cream sauce

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  Cinnamon and pecan butterscotch buns

  These sticky buns from Ainsley Harriott make a great weekend breakfast treat. Kids just love to get involved with all the mixing, kneading and rolling