RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Classic Victoria sponge

  Jane Asher's sponge sandwich with whipped cream and strawberry jam is a classic British afternoon tea treat

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  Black rice risotto with crab

  Ian Pengelly uses black rice to create this devastatingly elegant risotto starter with luxurious flecks of crab meat and a scent of truffle oil

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  Lasagna al forno

  With its rich meat sauce and home-made béchamel, Tamasin Day-Lewis's magnificent lasagne will have everyone clamouring for seconds

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  Passion fruit delice

  Richard Phillips serves his triple-layered delice with passion fruit sorbet to add another contrast of textures

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  Raised game pie

  Galton Blackiston's scrumptious pie is served cold, with palate-pleasing piccallili or pickled onions, to complement the rich flavours

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  Spiced apple pie

  The ever popular apple pie is given a delicious spicy twist in this irresistible recipe from Tamasin Day-Lewis

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  White sprouting broccoli with a poached egg

  Mark Jankel’s recipe is a refreshing new take on a poached egg with broccoliand hollandaise sauce

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  Gingerbread skeletons

  Cook up some scary snacks with Rachel Slack's skeletal gingerbread people, cats and dogs

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  Beijing-style lamb with dipping sauce

  Gary Rhodes makes an unusual twice-cooked lamb dish from the Northern region of China

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  Yoghurt and honey pannacotta with biscotti

  Greek yogurt adds a delicious tang to Sophie Michell’s easy creamy dessert