RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Mild mustard salmon burgers

  Ainsley Harriott's burgers work well with any firm fish, such as tuna - serve them with lashings of mayo or tomato ketchup...

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  Chargrilled squid with noodles, chilli and fresh coriander

  Paul Rankin makes a spicy noodle dish with the fresh flavours of pickled pepper and coriander

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  Passion fruit parfait

  Stuart Gillies makes a tangy treat with fresh passion fruits and cream which is sure to add a touch of sunshine to any occasion

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  Bulgur pilaf with toasted almonds and dried fruit

  Fluff up your ideas with this light pilaf, full of succulent slivers of dried apricot and prunes and crunchy toasted nuts

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  Cumberland sausages with colcannon mash and thyme gravy

  Irish colcannon is made up of mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage and onions - it makes a comforting accompaniment to chunky Cumberland sausages and onion thyme gravy

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  Individual banana tarte tatin with white chocolate custard

  Simon Rimmer makes an upside down tart with crisp golden pastry and sticky glazed bananas

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  Chocolate truffle pudding

  Tamasin Day Lewis's wickedly indulgent vanilla-scented chocolate pudding will impress your guests and have them clamouring for more

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  Sweet potato and pecan pie

  Cinnamon and allspice add a touch of spice to Charita Jones' rich and creamy American-style dessert

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  Curry chicken stir-fry

  A wonderfully aromatic twist to the traditional Chinese stir fry takes Ching-He Huang’s unique recipe to another level

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  Mussels on grilled sourdough with smoked bacon

  Steven Terry takes a classic moules mariniere recipe and turns it into a stylish dinner party starter