RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Victoria sponge with lemon curd

  Helen Hosker bakes a light sponge cake with a tangy filling of homemade lemon curd

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  Monkfish with saffron and capers

  Tom Aikens poaches monkfish in a cream and saffron reduction for a very sophisticated pasta sauce

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  Naan bread

  Try making your own deliciously doughy naans using this fabulous Madhur Jaffrey recipe...

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  Moroccan Chickpea Soup

  Rachel Allen cooks a delicious warming soup with chilli and garlic pitta crisps

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  Christmas Cracker

  Sweet, bubbly loveliness in a glass – this is THE ultimate treat for a Christmas celebration.

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  Tortilla Española

  Mario Batali makes the national dish of Spain. You can eat it as a tapa, for breakfast, in a bocadillo (sandwich), or for dinner with salad and a bit of jamón. Basically anytime, anywhere!

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  Roe deer with sesame and coriander

  Inspired by the recipes of Indian royalty, Atul Kochhar serves a light game dish with sweet tomato fondue and spicy apples

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  Baked ham with cola

  Sweet, sticky cola brings out the sweetness of the gammon in this American-style roast from Jennifer Middleton

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  Cassoulet

  Classically French, Rick Stein's substantial winter dish is a one-pot meal that's a real crowd pleaser, especially on a blustery day

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  Rabbit spring rolls

  Simon Rimmer puts the spring into these spring rolls with rabbit meat, served with a refreshing cabbage and apple salad