RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Bruscandoli risotto

  Theo Randall shows that hops don’t have to be limited to making beer – the flavour of these spring greens is similar to asparagus

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  Summer live’s Welsh dessert cocktails

  Wayne shakes a taste of Wales in a glass with an interesting selection of pudding cocktails…..

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  Pan-fried lamb cutlets

  Fragrant spices add distinctive flavour to perfectly cooked lamb cutlets in this top-notch main course from James Martin

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  Cream of mussel soup with celeriac and saffron

  Deliciously tart with the tang of creme fraiche, Rick Stein's soup auburn-hued soup is well-worth second helpings

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  Herb crepes with smoked salmon, crème fraiche and cucumber

  Smoked salmon with crème fraiche and cucumber inside golden herb-speckled crepes, make a stylish starter from Claire Macdonald

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  Grilled herring with sweet and sour grape pickle

  James Martin's succulent herring is served with a refreshing herb salad and piquant grape pickle to perfectly complement the rich fish. Created for Seafood Week

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  Rhubarb pancakes with cassis cream and apple brandy

  Arthur Potts Dawson's pancakes have both a soft rhubarb filling and a caramelised rhubarb coating

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  Hot buffalo southern fried chicken wings

  Charita Jones’s recipe for a North American favourite, spiced up with a special homemade Cajun seasoning, will be a sure-fire hit at any dinner party

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  Rhubarb and strawberry compote

  Matthew Fort’s sweet fruit compote is a taste of summer, with hints of elderflower and fresh basil

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  Leftover Christmas turkey pie

  A perfect Boxing Day pie with giblet gravy from Judy Goodman