RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Garlic karahi chicken

  Saadia Usmani combines simple, fresh ingredients to create this lightly-spiced chicken stir-fry from South Asia

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  Chocolate cake with mascarpone

  Theo Randall’s chocolate cake is a simple yet decadent creation served with a brandy-infused mascarpone cream

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  Lamb with smoked garlic and Provencal vegetables

  Daniel Galmiche serves pan-fried lamb chops with roasted tomatoes, Provencal vegetables and sauce vierge in typical French style

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  Duck pasties

  Forget the usual meat and veg – Simon Rimmer takes the humble pasty upmarket with duck confit

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  Meatball and kale soup

  Sausages make quick and moreish meatballs in this hearty soup from Silvana Franco

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  Salmon filo parcels with dill sauce

  A creamy mustard and dill sauce compliments tender salmon wrapped in crisp filo pastry in this smart, yet simple dish

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  Melon balls

  Threading fruit onto a straw adds oodles of child appeal.

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  Lemon rice pudding with confit of plums

  Tom Aikens takes an old favourite right out of the nursery with this elegant and oh-so-grown-up dessert

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  Orechiette and fennel salad

  Miguel Meastre combines pasta, courgette flowers, fennel, watercress and fresh goats’ curd in this magnificent summer salad – use goats’ cheese if you can’t get hold of curd

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  Celeriac remoulade with goat's cheese

  Paul Merrett's delicious toasted goat's cheese sandwich and crispy salad make an indulgent supper for one, or change the quantities to make one per guest for a great dinner party starter