RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cottage pie

  Cheesy potato-topped beef in a wine enriched sauce adds a special touch to cottage pie in this hearty recipe from Tamasin Day-Lewis

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  Spicy cucumber wedges

  A squirt of lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper, ground black pepper and roasted cumin seeds taste fabulous with sliced cucumber - try this Madhur Jaffrey recipe tonight...

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  Poached caramelised pears with poire william sabayon

  James Martin makes sticky caramel coated pears served with Gateaux Bordeaux and pear-scented sabayon

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  Chicken som tum

  Allegra McEvedy translates the sharp and sour flavours of a traditional Thai salad, usually made with green papaya, into a rather more meaty affair

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  Caesar salad

  Spiced chicken breast, wild garlic leaves and a Dijon mustard dressing give a twist to Aaron Craze’s version of this classic dish

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  Herb roast chicken with buttered peas

  Paul Heathcote's 1 hour version of a traditional family favourite is served with the perfect vegetable accompaniment

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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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  Coddled eggs with butternut squash

  Sat Bains serves an impressive autumnal dish baked in kilner jars – but make sure your scales are accurate to the gram!

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  Cheeseboard

  James Martin and Lawrence Keogh liven up a cheeseboard with baked French cheeses, fig chutney and rosemary spiced walnuts

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  Gnocchi ravioli primavera in a lemon butter broth

  Aaron Craze's interpretation of Gennaro Contaldo's recipe combines fresh spring vegetables in ravioli-shaped gnocchi