RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Rhubarb crumble

  Warm flavours of star anise, cinnamon and vanilla add a spicy note to Simon Rimmer's version of this traditional fruity pudding

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  Lobster thermidor

  Matt Tebbutt’s classic French dish of lobster slathered in béchamel sauce and topped with bubbling gruyère is perfect with skinny fries and a green salad

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  Ginger beer

  Tim Warrilow and Charles Rolls show that making your own ginger beer is easier than you might think - add cinnamon, cloves or cayenne pepper for extra kick

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  Cornish pasties

  Crisp, glden pies filled with with potato, swede and beans, from The Vegetarian Society

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  French-Italian alps fondue

  A rich and creamy cheese fondue with Italian fontina, French reblochon and kirsch from Clodagh McKenna

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  Classic crème brulée

  For this classic French dessert, Merrilees Parker tries out an old recipe dating back from 1909

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  Coffee-rubbed pork with watermelon chutney

  Wake up and smell the coffee in this fragrant pork recipe from Gary Rhodes and Junior Francis

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  Pain au chocolat

  Enjoy creating a classic French bakery treat in your own kitchen with Paul Hollywood's dangerously tempting recipe for pain au chocolat

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  Pommes anna with eggs and rocket and walnut pesto

  A delicious meat-free meal, bringing both colour and texture to the table.

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  Crispy duck salad

  Aaron Craze takes the stodge out of traditional crispy duck pancakes and pairs the meat with a refreshing salad and a zingy dressing