RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Roasted cod with chorizo stew

  Stephen Terry’s delicious dinner party dish makes use of wild garlic and jersey royals, both seasonal for spring

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  Mushroom risotto

  A classic risotto using both fresh and dried mushrooms to give it depth of flavour from Helen Cristiofoli

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  Fresh ceps with chilli and garlic

  Mike Robinson celebrates wild autumnal mushrooms with perky chillies and garlic in this quick snack or starter

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  Mountain sausages in white wine (diots au vin blanc)

  Mike Robinson puts a spin on cooking flavoursome sausages -an ideal meal to come home to after being outdoors,

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  Crisp fried squid

  Ready in minutes, Sam and Eddie Hart's deep-fried squid make for irresistible finger food

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  Citrus fruit gratin with candied fennel

  Jun Tanaka creates a simple tangy grapefruit gratin with a sparkling wine sabayon, topped with delicate candied fennel

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  Italian sausage, porcini and tomato penne

  Theo Randall makes a simple pasta dish that’s bursting with flavour and serves two for less than £5

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  Barbecued scallops with hazelnut butter

  This simple and delicious dish of scallops topped with hazelnut butter from James Martin can be served as a starter or light lunch

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  Herb-flavoured apple jelly

  Discover the joys of home-preserving with Lotte Duncan's recipe for a simple, aromatic apple jelly

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  Rillettes of fresh and smoked salmon

  Darina Allen’s salmon pâtè is perfect for entertaining and she gives some decorative ideas for how to serve it