Cuisine

Potato and spice ginger syrup pudding
This dish is cooked in the microwave and makes four individual puddings or one large one

Chocolate orange Valentine’s cake
Give the one you love a piece of your heart – they really won’t be able to resist!

Hot chocolate fondants
We’ve borrowed celebrity chef James Martin’s idea of using bought chocolate truffles to add luxury to the centres

Cod brandade glazed with red peppers
Use a tender fillet or loin of cod, haddock or salmon for this recipe. Ask the fishmonger to skin it for you

Minute-poached salmon and gorgonzola rigatoni
If you don’t like salmon, this works equally well with another oily fish or chicken

Phil Vickery's pepperpot beef and orange stew
This is a stew with a twist – the oranges and ginger give it a different slant

Sir Steve Redgrave's baked penne with Dolcelatte and radicchio
‘As an athlete, I have always thought that it is important to be aware of the origins of my food, which is why I look for the Fairtrade mark,’ says Sir Steve

Choc cherry muffins
A smooth combination of chocolate drops and cherries transforms tasty muffins into an irresistible treat for the family

Mini lemon cheesecakes
These impressive no-bake mini cheesecakes are so delicious you may want to make double quantities. Try lime or orange curd instead of lemon curd

Honey roast pumpkin soup
This tasty soup is best served with warm, crusty bread. You can also make it with butternut squash or baby carrots