RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Stuffed sea bream

  Sea bream is great for stuffing and baking whole; Aldo Zilli doesn’t disappoint with his Parma ham, mozzarella and anchovy-stuffed bream

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  Quesadillas with tomato salsa

  Try this dressy Mexican sandwich from Rachel Allen next time you fancy a spicy substantial snack to keep you going

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  Haunch of venison with red wine and tangy beetroot puree

  Paul Rankin creates a ruby red venison dish complementing the rich gamey meat with a red wine sauce and zingy beetroot puree

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  Courgette 'spaghetti'

  Gary Rhodes serves thin strips of courgette with a creamy beenleigh blue cheese sauce

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  Venison steak sandwich with 'no mayo' mayo and parsnip chips

  If you want to indulge on the weekend without the excess calories then chef Ricky Andalcio has the answer with his alternative venison steak sandwich and 'no mayo' mayo!

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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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  Proper 'old fashioned' pork pie

  This appetising traditional pork pie from Mike Robinson and Alan Haywood combines juicy pork and bacon in crisp golden pastry

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  Romana gnocchi with Napoletana sauce

  Gennaro Contaldo’s traditional Italian dish can be assembled the day before it is needed and baked just before your guests arrive

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  Traditional roast turkey with pork, sage and onion stuffing

  Nothing beats a great Christmas roast - Delia Smith's recipe is reliable, tasteful and easy-to-follow

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  Summer rabbit with capers and potatoes

  Rachel Green’s lightly casseroled rabbit makes a perfect informal supper dish