RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Bouillabaisse

  Typically Mediterranean, Rick Stein's tasty mix of fish is cloaked in a deliciously aromatic broth

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  Swedish Christmas ham

  Trina Hahnemann makes homely roast ham covered with a rich mustard and sugar glaze.

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  Pea and ham soup

  Mike Robinson's slowly simmered soup makes a satisfying and tasty treat from the simplest of ingredients

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  Ribblesdale 'carbonara'

  Gary Rhodes piles strips of streaky bacon over rich and creamy goats' cheese pasta

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  Lamb pasta

  Brian Davis serves up a wholesome one pot dish, packed with tender lamb shoulder, carrots, onions and sweet potato along with whole-wheat pasta

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  Carrot cake

  This classic cake is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, and Rachel Allen’s version is chock-full of raisins and pecans and with a zesty orange cream cheese icing

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  Sussex pond pudding

  Sophie Grigson makes a traditional British favourite, using limes instead of lemons for a delicious zesty pudding

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  Mandarin trifle

  Tana Ramsay enriches and updates this traditional pudding with fresh custard and crunchy nuts

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  Blackened monkfish with cucumber salad

  Served with a spicy bean and rice dish, Charita Jones’ traditional Cajun method is a delicious way to cook fish

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  Fennel, herb and chilli salad

  The aniseedy twang of Mitch Tonks' salad has a natural affinity with fish