RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Hot buffalo southern fried chicken wings

  Charita Jones’s recipe for a North American favourite, spiced up with a special homemade Cajun seasoning, will be a sure-fire hit at any dinner party

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  Beetroot with onions

  Carmine-coloured and speckled with cumin seeds, Madhur Jaffrey's side dish makes a vibrant addition to any Indian banquet - perfect as a foil for a hot curry

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  Grilled cod on pommes sarladaise with truffle oil

  Sun-kissed potatoes and red ripe tomatoes marry well together in this delicious truffle-scented cod dish by Rick Stein

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  Blackened monkfish with cucumber salad

  Served with a spicy bean and rice dish, Charita Jones’ traditional Cajun method is a delicious way to cook fish

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  Condensed milk ice cream with raspberry salad

  This surprisingly light and refreshing dessert includes Bryn William's patriotic recipe for Welsh shortbread

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  Cod cheeks in beer batter

  A sharp tartar sauce provides the perfect foil for James Martin’s crisp-fried cod cheeks

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  Bon paa with sticky rice

  A traditional Laotian dish with the distinctive tastes of fermented fish and smoky chillies from Natacha Du Pont de Bie

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  Venison steaks with beetroot and horseradish pesto

  From A Cook's Tour of Scotland by Sue Lawrence. The contrasting flavours of venison and beetroot are a match made in heaven. The pesto can be made a day or so in advance

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  Chocolate muffins

  Chocaholics will love Paul Hollywood's recipe for home-made chocolate muffins, generously filled with chocolate chips and pieces of chocolate

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  Chicken and shrimp noodles

  Jonathan Phang shares a treasured family recipe for a hearty noodle broth that is sure to become one of your family's favourites