RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lasagne 1970s style

  Alastair Hendy cooks a rich, meaty version of this popular dish, and has plenty of tips for preparing it
  From Home Cook

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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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  Parmesan scrambled eggs on sourdough bread

  Give scrambled eggs on toast a bit of a mix-up and try Amanda Lamb’s updated version

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  Corn bread

  Best served warm from the oven, Lesley Waters's recipe for a classic American corn bread makes a great side-dish

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  Mini toad-in-the-holes with onion gravy

  Mini versions of classic dishes make fabulous party canapés - try these teeny toad-in-the-holes for a definite crowd pleaser

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  Battered haddock

  Forget fish and chips: Mark Hix includes the potato in the batter in his crisp haddock parcels

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  Banana meringue tart

  Dorienne Robinson makes a banana tart with a crisp pastry shell and a fluffy meringue topping

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  Jersey royals with pancetta and rosemary

  Give spuds a regal coating of crisp pancetta and rosemary in this speedy “Genuine Jersey Royal Potatoes” recipe

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  Chargrilled monkfish steaks with homemade oven chips

  Give fish & chips a modern twist with Ainsley Harriotts healthy alternative - created to celebrate the National Fish & Chip shop awards

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  Louisiana flank steak gumbo

  Sinn Louis cooks for a crowd with a medley of meats and spices - her tasty spin on American-style Gumbo