RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Liquid toffee

  A smoothie from Karen Knowler that feeds the child in all of us, yet is super high in nutrition owing to the secret ingredient - mesquite powder

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  Sloe gin

  Give in to a little tipsy temptation with this fabulous fruity Sloe Gin with va-va-voom by Marcia Ross

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  Cheesy chips

  Galton Blackiston makes a smarter version of the post-pub favourite cheesy chips, with Parma ham, balsamic vinegar and two types of cheeses

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  Oysters, vermouth and tarragon cream

  Even oyster purists will love these warm oysters in a delicious cream sauce from Matt Tebbutt

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  Masala scrambled eggs

  Cyrus Todiwala’s traditional Parsi recipe adds a delicious Indian flavour to a breakfast favourite

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  Chocolate fruit cake

  Stars, glitter and gold balls add a little bling to Nigella's dark and sticky Christmas cake

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  Curried goat or mutton

  Eddie Campbell shows John Torode how to bring the sunshine taste of the Caribbean to a traditional curry

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  Salmon kedgeree

  Carolyn Chesshire adds cream and quail eggs along with the pink tinged fish to transform this homely dish into a truly decadent one

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  Butternut squash pisto

  Sam Clarke does an adaption of a classic Spanish recipe using plenty of tomatoes and spices, to be served with meaty lamb chops

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  Lemon and garlic roast chicken with sweet-and-sour carrots

  Savory is used a great deal in Provençal cooking and is a favourite herb of chef Anthony Demetre, who uses it to wonderful effect in this flavoursome dish