RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Garlic and rosemary escallops of veal with cauliflower mash

  These veal escallops, filled with garlic and rosemary and served on creamy cauliflower mash, make an impressive main course by James Martin

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  Sausage and lentil casserole

  Keep a few staples on hand in the pantry to cook up Silvana Franco’s simple but hearty and warming casserole

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  Beef Wellington parcels with red wine jus

  Try this all-time classic dish from Ainsley Harriott, combining a juicy fillet steak, wild mushrooms and pâté in a crisp pastry crust

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  Chocolate cheesecake

  Chocolate and cheesecake combined in one dessert? What more could you ask for?!

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  Cod and lobster chowder

  This chowder from Rick Stein is really special, made with lobster (but not a great deal) and using the soft parts of the lobster to thicken the broth

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  Swedish meatballs with mashed potato

  Warm-up the Scandinavian way with Stuart Gillies’ lightly spiced meatballs served with mounds of creamy, buttery mash

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  North African pickles

  A tangy spiced pickle from Adam's Café in West London

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  Coconut canapes

  Crisp sweet potato puffs with a coconut dipping sauce from The Vegetarian Society

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  White chocolate truffles

  Harry Eastwood's tea-scented truffles look gorgeous rolled in cocoa powder, pink icing sugar or vivid green pistachios

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  Beef Wellington

  Impress your guests with Alan Coxon's recipe for a classic beef dish, created in honour of the Duke of Wellington