RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Goulash

  Stephen Midgley from Grado restaurant in Manchester prepares meltingly-tender goulash

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  Roast belly pork

  Paul Rankin knows that the secret to perfect crackling is lots of patience… and some salt and vinegar

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  Skewered chorizo and shrimps

  Angela Hartnett treats us to tasty tapas made with typically Spanish ingredients - great when served with a glass of amontillado or sherry...

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  Chocolate tart with coffee Anglaise and crème chantilly

  Wow your guests with this stunning dinner party dish from Michael Caines

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  Pea guacamole with tortilla chips

  Fresh and verdant, Rachel Allen's dip and munchies add top notes of flavour to the party nibble selection

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  Baked rice pud

  This rich, milky rice pudding is brought to you from Alastair Hendy's Home Cook

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  Scotch lamb broth

  Slow-cooked lamb shanks and sweet root vegetables make this an unctuous soup from Nick Nairn

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  Blueberry cheesecake

  For a rich and indulgent dessert try Simon Rimmer's creamy cheesecake, topped with marinated blueberries

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  Lemon posset

  With only 3 ingredients, Claire Clark's classic pudding must be one of the easiest you can make

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  Swiss carrot cake

  Kirsch and almonds flavour Sonja Watson's Swiss Carrot Cake