RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cauliflower samosa

  Bengali cook Jayanti Bhattacharyya makes light puffs of spiced cauliflower, also known as Phoolkopir shinghara

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  Poached eggs in red wine

  This classic French recipe of poaching eggs in wine is what inspired Merrilees Parker to become a chef, with its bold flavours and colours

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  Aromatic pumpkin and chickpea stew

  Bill Granger combines pumpkin and chickpeas in a colourful and delicious vegetarian dish, fantastically simple to make

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  Strawberry hill daiquiri

  Try Ed Viista's sophisticated take on the famous strawberry daiquiri

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  Spiced and super-juicy roast turkey

  Soaking overnight in a fragrant brine helps makes Nigella's turkey the juiciest you will ever try

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  Braised oxtail with chantenay carrots

  Slow cooked in wine and port, and served with sweet carrots, Jun Tanaka’s rich oxtail dish is a warming treat for hungry diners

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  Curried crab and dumplings

  Gary Rhodes with Debra Sardinha Metivier makes a traditional one dish meal from Tobago

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  Spaghetti with tomatoes and mussels

  Tinned tomatoes, fresh mussels and a splash of white wine combine to great effect in Paul Young’s speedy supper

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  Fried sea bass with salsa

  Mitch and Matt accompany sea bass with a simple Asian-inspired salsa served with spring vegetables and prawns

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  Shortbread

  For a light buttery flavour try James Martin's grandmother's mouth-in-the-mouth shortbread