RECOMMENDATIONS

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  The perfect hummus

  Sophie Michelle’s homemade hummus owes its wow factor to the garnishes of spicy shallots and pomegranate seeds, and plenty of spices

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  Seared wagyu sirloin on truffled jerusalem artichoke purée

  For a special dinner party, try Peter Gordon's divinely tender Wagyu beef with beetroot and horseradish purée and creamy Jerusalem artichoke

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  Seared peppered tuna fish with sharp rhubarb sticks

  Gary Rhodes teams tuna and white peppercorns with rhubarb and balsamic vinegar to create an exciting combination as well as a balanced overall taste

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  Cod with bourguignon

  Matt Tebbutt’s original take on a classic is inspired by his days working with Alistair Little during the 90s, when this dish was at its height of popularity

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  Giardiniere pickles (Italian garden pickles)

  Delia Smith's pickles are fab served with a plate of salamis, prosciutto and mortadella, and a selection of deli cheese

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  Chicken salad with apricots

  Maggie Beer, Australia’s answer to Delia, cooks a delicious dish of chicken pepped up with tangy verjuice

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  Scarborough Woof with scallops

  A zingy wild garlic mayonnaise completes Andrew Pern’s classic North Sea Coast dish, a speciality of fishermen’s wives

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  Rooster tattie squeak with grilled sausages

  This homely, hearty main course by Andrew Fairlie will especially appeal to children

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  Beef satay with peanut sauce

  Jason Atherton’s simple sauce transforms beef fillet into an impressive Asian-style starter or light lunch

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  Cherry pavlova with vanilla cream

  The deep contrast between sweet-sour cherries and rich, nutty pistachios is a winner in Matt Tebbutt’s recipe