RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lamb cutlets with salsa verde

  Juicy lamb is accompanied by a classic herby salsa verde in Bryn Williams's quick-to-cook dish

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  Tarka dahl

  Tarka dahl is prepared in four stages: soaking, boiling, seasoning and tempering - Parpeet Basi explains all to John Torode

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  Spicy pumpkin coconut soup

  Spice up your Halloween with Simon Rimmer's richly aromatic roast pumpkin soup, complete with a chilli kick

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  Steak sandwich with horseradish mustard hollandaise

  Gary Rhodes makes the ultimate steak sandwiches with tender fillet, peppery rocket and a horseradish sauce

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  Black Forest gâteau

  A magnificent chocolate gâteau from James Martin, filled with whipped cream and luscious black cherries. Perfect for a celebration

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  Spaghetti bolognese

  Roopa Gulati's spag bol is packed with herby notes and topped with Parmesan shavings - a much-loved comfort dish

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  Cottage pie

  Cheesy potato-topped beef in a wine enriched sauce adds a special touch to cottage pie in this hearty recipe from Tamasin Day-Lewis

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  Spaghetti bolognese

  There are both savoury and sweet components to Ben Mitchell's hearty bolognese sauce

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  Lamb samosas with coriander and lime raita

  Rachel Allen's crisp filo pastry triangles filled with spicy lamb are served with a creamy raita and make a fabulously tasty starter or side dish

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  Haddock with bacon pancakes

  Richard Corrigan's 'urban breakfast', with its big and bold flavours, is a surefire way to wake up in the morning