RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Fig crostata

  A fruity tart with vanilla-flecked pastry that would be equally well received at a picnic or dinner party, from Giancarlo Caldesi

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  Salmon mayonnaise

  Paul Rankin poaches salmon in white wine to make a herby salmon mayonnaise, perfect with the sharpness of pickled cucumber

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  Sugar glazed pork skewers

  Bill Granger’s pork skewers are glazed with sugar and pomegranate molasses, and are lush served with homemade mango chutney and creamed corn

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  Cornish pasties

  Crisp, glden pies filled with with potato, swede and beans, from The Vegetarian Society

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  Hazelnut and chocolate cake

  An irresistible teatime treat from Tamasin Day Lewis - a rich, chocolatey hazelnut cake with a crunchy nut topping

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  Welsh rarebit

  Tom Parker Bowles rustles up a treat that dates back to the 18th century - with ale and mustard, cheese on toast never tasted so good!

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  Deep fried fish with spiced mayonnaise

  Matt Tebbutt uses Japanese panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch - available at most supermarkets or Asian food stores.

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  Fish head soup

  Irene Sykes creates a cheap but perfectly delicious soup with haddock heads, turnips and carrots

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  Braised ribs with cucumber salad

  Sophie Michelle’s globetrotting style combines intense Russian black tea with smoky soy and five spice in this dish

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  Best end of lamb with creamed Brussels sprouts

  A slick of verdant thyme oil brings the best out of Richard Phillips's lamb dish