RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Boozy toffee sauce

  Rachel Allen's boozy toffee sauce makes a nice change from Brandy butter.

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  Rooster Potato Goulash

  In this adventurous take on a Hungarian classic, Andrew Fairlie shows us how to make a satisfying meal-in-a-hurry

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  Duck rolls

  These crisp spring rolls made with Cherry Valley duck make a tasty snack or starter

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  Soupe au pistou

  Matthew Fort cooks a delicious summer soup using tomato and basil-packed pistou, the Niçoise version of pesto

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  Chicken nuggets with dipping sauces

  Annabel Karmel's children love these homemade chicken nuggets, made with chicken breast

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  Individual pear tartes tatin

  Mark Sargeant’s cute twist on this classic French dessert of fragrant pears, crisp pastry and golden caramel is sure to impress

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  Chunky winter vegetable and bean stew

  A double gloucester cobbler topping makes this a hearty one-pot dish from the British Cheese Board

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  Crema catalana

  If you fancy something different for dessert, try Spain's version of crème brulée - from Arthur Potts Dawson

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  Rose pastry mince pies

  Sophie Conran's mini mince pies with lightly scented pastry will add sweetness to any Christmas party

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  Jersey royals with pancetta and rosemary

  Give spuds a regal coating of crisp pancetta and rosemary in this speedy “Genuine Jersey Royal Potatoes” recipe