RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Molly malone crouton pot

  Neelia Hutchins' makes an unassembled fish pie with a crisp crouton on top

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  Jewish princess’ chicken soup

  You don’t need to be a princess or even Jewish to enjoy this most famous of all Jewish recipes

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  Roast pheasant with apple and sweet geranium sauce

  Geranium leaves bring out subtle flavours in Clodagh McKenna's roast pheasant from The Irish Farmer's Market Cookbook...

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  Venison en croûte with chivilade of cabbage and red wine and port sauce

  Rosemary Shrager's tender venison is wrapped in crisp puff pastry and served with deliciously nutty cabbage and a luxurious sauce

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  Orange crunch wafer

  Ricky Andulcio puts a twist on an ice cream sandwich with crisp wafers, vanilla ice cream and orange marmalade

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  Duck rolls

  These crisp spring rolls made with Cherry Valley duck make a tasty snack or starter

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  Breadcrumbed halibut with white bean casserole

  Rosario Guarneri serves crisp coated halibut with a Basque-style pimento and chorizo sauce and a rich pork and bean casserole

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  Rajasthani-style lamb curry

  Jaisal Singh's adaptation of Sher Bagh Pasande has a deliciously smoky aroma and is crammed with aromatic spices

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  Alnwick stew

  Emma Sturgess' tasty layered winter dish from north Northumberland is particularly good served with crusty bread to mop up the delicious juices

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  Whole roast corn-fed chicken with chive and lemon butter

  Matt Tebbutt’s rustic dish is an easy dinner pleaser, served with asparagus and mushrooms