RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cod and lobster chowder

  This chowder from Rick Stein is really special, made with lobster (but not a great deal) and using the soft parts of the lobster to thicken the broth

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  Bakewell tart

  Crisp pastry, raspberry jam and a dense almond topping create a real family favourite in this classic Bakewell tart from Tamasin Day-Lewis

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  Chilli and dill pickle cheese burgers

  Top these fabulous burgers with farmhouse cheddar or Stilton – Silvana Franco recommends Cropwell Bishop Stilton

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  Catalan chicken with picada

  Diana Henry shows you how to thicken a casserole the traditional Catalan way – with a paste of bread, sweet biscuit and nuts

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  Florida pink grapefruit and basil tartlet

  From Colin Bennett of Kyashi at the Kingly Club, this is a delicious twist to the classic lemon tart - substitute Florida pink grapefruit for lemon and add basil for a pretty, pastel tartlet

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  Chicken chasseur

  Lawrence Keogh makes a delicious chicken chasseur - and you can turn the leftovers into a chicken and mushroom frittata

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  Cheesecake

  For a gloriously indulgent treat try Paul Young's classic cheesecake recipe, simple but delicious . . .

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  Chilli and tamarind barbecued fish

  Mild Kashmiri chillies give a little heat while tamarind gives a sweet and sour note to this Pomfret Recheado, from Ananda Solomon

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  Spinach and ricotta tortellini

  John Burton-Race gives these delicious pasta parcels an extra something with truffle oil and parmesan

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  Quesadillas

  These wraps will be a sure-fire winner with your little banditos!