RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Dark and sticky spare ribs

  This is sticky finger food at its very best from Diana Henry

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  Spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil

  Simple fresh ingredients make Laura Santini’s easy spaghetti sauce an Italian classic

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  Penne amatriciana

  Tom Parker Bowles serves a classic pasta dish, a rich tomato sauce with pancetta and chilli that has its origins in the town of Amatrice in central Italy

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  Lamb kofta skewers with tzatziki

  For a taste of summer sunshine, why not try Paul Merrett’s spiced lamb skewers with the traditional Greek cucumber and mint dip

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  Caramelised blood oranges with anise

  Thomasina Miers prepares a colourful dessert that contrasts the tart sweetness of blood oranges with crisp, dark caramel

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  Fish linguine

  This tasty fish dish from Jamie Oliver uses red mullet flavoured with lemon zest, garlic and white wine to create a simple quick supper.

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  Vichy carrots

  Instead of cooking with French mineral water, James Martin opts for the good stuff that comes out of the tap

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  Ham hock and mustard fruits

  The sweet spiciness of mostarda di frutta lifts Matt Tebbutt's poached ham hocks

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  Bramley apple crumble

  Chef Adam Penney from Hampstead gastropub The Horseshoe encapsulates modern pub food with this do-ahead crumble scented with lemon thyme and black pepper

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  Mini Christmas puddings

  Beverley Glock creates a fun festive canapé - guaranteed to please sweet-toothed guests