RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Asian-style monkfish in banana leaf

  Arthur Potts Dawson's way of cooking this meaty fish by wrapping it in a fragrant banana leaf yields wonderful results

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  Bean soup with bruschetta and parmesan rinds

  Gennaro Contaldo’s delicate bean soup is simple to prepare and nutritious – stir in leftover parmesan rind and celery leaves for a deeper flavour

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  Hanoi prawn cakes

  Tom Kime’s sweet potato, spring onion and prawn cakes are wrapped in lettuce leaves and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce

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  Grilled Dover sole

  For an elegant fish try Brian Turner's recipe for Dover sole served with parsley sauce

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  Corned beef hash with salsa and cornbread

  Enjoy a little spicy soul food from the Deep South in Charita Jones's hearty recipe

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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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  Cod’s head and pancetta salad

  Arthur Potts Dawson combines flaked cod with crispy lardons for a delicious light meal

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  Chicken paprikas and herby polenta

  This favourite dish from the The Hairy Bikers uses three different paprikas to give a smoky, sweet and spicy tang

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  Lamb kofta with herby couscous

  Bring a taste of the Middle East to your table with these cumin-scented koftas, served with coriander and parsley couscous

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  Macaroon cake

  Crisp, light and delicious, this macaroon cake from Tamasin Day Lewis is perfect for a special dessert or simply an indulgent treat