Recipes

Justin Gellatly · Bread, Cake, Doughnut, Pudding

This festive dessert recipe is a delicious alternative to traditional Christmas pudding. It's a really moist, light, rich and warming sponge, with the thick-cut bitter marmalade off-setting the sweet sponge beautifully.

Tim Anderson · Nanban

The Nanhattan from Tim Anderson's Nanban cookbook is inspired by Tim's favourite cocktail, the Manhattan. With tangerine vermouth, Japanese whisky, shochu and orange bitters, it's the perfect drink for a party.

Richard Godwin · The Spirits

Thought sherry was just to be drunk at Christmas? The Sherry Cobbler mixes together fruit, sugar syrup and sherry for a delicious drink that was hugely popular in the 1800's, including with Charles Dickens. You can add your favourite and seasonal fruit to make it a cocktail that's suited to every season.

Yotam Ottolenghi, Ramael Scully · NOPI: The Cookbook

NOPI head chef Scully brings roasted pineapple out of the 80s with this modern dessert. The pineapple is roasted with a spiced syrup, containing the flavours of chilli, cinnamon and tamarind, before being served with a fresh coconut ice cream.

Francesco Mazzei · Mezzogiorno: Francesco Mazzei Recipes from Southern Italy

This quick, easy and delicious pasta dish is from Francesco Mazzei's brilliant southern Italian cookbook, Mezzogiorno. It's the perfect midweek meal.

Francesco Mazzei · Mezzogiorno: Francesco Mazzei Recipes from Southern Italy

This sophisticated southern Italian dish of roast king prawns with chickpea mash is from renowned restaurateur, Francesco Mazzei. Fennel, tomatoes and Marsala wine make this a perfect dinner party recipe.

Rick Stein · Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul

This tasty pasta dish from Rick Stein is coated in a hearty beef sauce. This dish tastes even better with a glass of Croatian red wine.

Claire Thomson · The Five O'Clock Apron

As Claire showed on Saturday Kitchen, savoury bread puddings are a wonder. Omit the sausage and add mushrooms if you like.

The Meringue Girls · Meringue Girls: Everything Sweet

Trick or Treat? Halloween Meringues from The Meringue Girls Everything Sweet cookbook. The perfect sweet, spooky treat for a Halloween party or bake sale. Easy to make too!

Lizzie Kamenetzky · The Great British Bake Off: Winter Kitchen

Enjoy the autumnal flavour combination of pumpkin, sage and cheese in this savoury scone recipe from The Great British Bake Off Winter Cookbook.

Caroline Craig & Sophie Missing · The Cornershop Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from your Local Shop

This dish can be made from ingredients all available from your local cornershop or convenience store. The Egyptian-inspired recipe has been simplified by swapping lentils for chickpeas, which not only saves on time but also on washing up. Serve with yoghurt and parsley.

Richard Bertinet · Pastry

Learn how to make the perfect Sweet Pastry from scratch with this step-by-step guide from French chef and baker Richard Bertinet. Once you've cracked the recipe you can create perfect fruit tarts time and time again. The recipe and ideas for different tarts you can create, can be found in Richard's book Pastry.

Kylee Newton · The Modern Preserver: Chutneys, pickles, jams and more

Enjoy two delicious flavours of jam in one pot with this clever recipe. The combination of sweet, summery peach and tarter blackberries is especially excellent on toast.

Levi Roots · Grill it with Levi: 101 Reggae Recipes for Sunshine and Soul

Levi Roots, famous for The Dragons Den and his excellent Reggae Reggae sauce, crafts a summery salad with honey peaches, chilli and pecan nuts. This recipe can be found in his cookery book Grill It With Levi: 101 Reggae Recipes for Sunshine and Soul.

Duval Timothy, Folayemi Brown and Jacob Fodio Todd · The Groundnut Cookbook

This delicious West African recipe is the perfect main course for serving a crowd. Made with chicken, Scotch bonnet peppers and either groundnut or peanut butter, it's a satisfying combination of sweet, savoury and spicy.

Rick Stein · Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul

This incredible Turkish recipe for stuffed aubergine, inspired by Rick's trip to Istanbul, are made with pomegranate molasses and seeds, pine nuts, chilli and lamb. A great idea for a dinner party.

Rick Stein · Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul

Freekeh Salad recipe from Rick Stein's brilliant cookbook From Venice to Istanbul. Perfect as an accompanying pilaf or summer side salad, this Middle-Eastern inspired treat is flavoured with pomegranate seeds, pistachios, mint and spring onion.

Linda Collister · The Great British Bake Off: Everyday: Over 100 Foolproof Bakes

This is Ruby Tandoh's Carrot And Pistachio Cake from Linda Collister's Great British Bake off, Everyday cookbook. This is an amazing recipe that is also dairy free!

Linda Collister · The Great British Bake Off: Big Book of Baking

A delicious chocolate dessert from The Great British Bake Off's Big Book of Baking. This wonderful recipe for Black Forest Chocolate Fondants from contestant Richard Burr is perfect for impressing your guests at a dinner party.

Anna Del Conte · Amaretto, Apple Cake and Artichokes: The Best of Anna Del Conte

Creamy, delicious yet so light, this wonderful recipe for lemon risotto is an Italian classic from Anna del Conte. This simple dish is perfect for everyday cooking.

Tim Anderson · Nanban

These Stir-fried Udon Noodles are delicious, and easily made in about half an hour. This recipe features the fat, chewy, toothsome texture of the udon rather than the egg noodles you get in yakisoba.

Kylee Newton · The Modern Preserver: Chutneys, pickles, jams and more

This contemporary twist on a classic preserve recipe is sure to be a huge winner with all who sample it. A gorgeous edible gift idea for family and friends.

Mary Gwynn · The WI Cookbook

Strawberry Short Cake is a popular American recipe but is the perfect way to celebrate the glorious British strawberry season. These make for delightful afternoon tea.

Claire Ptak · The Violet Bakery Cookbook

Coconut Macaroons recipe from The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak. These flour and gluten-free treats are one of the most popular items at Violet and for good reason.