Smoked Haddock, Leek and Cheddar Fishcakes (3-6)

A winning combination for fishcakes from Rick Stein’s ” Food Stories”. Serve with some soft lettuce or green salad.

Winter Saffron Gratin (4)

A warming, hearty and seasonal gratin from Yotam Ottolenghi. You can vary the vegetables using the same total weight, but these work very well together. Cut the vegetables into 2mm thick slices, using a mandolin if you need to.

Veal Milanese (2)

A good version of this classic from ” Butter” by James Martin.

Spicy Fish and Chips (4)

Another easy recipe from ” The Hairy Bikers Everyday Winners” and the good news is that it’s all cooked in the oven.

Squash,Kale and Gnocchi Gratin (4-6)

A comforting and filling dish for autumn from Rukmini Iyer.

Sesame Chicken with Spicy Cucumber (2)

A new recipe from Eleanor Steafel.

Mussels with Garlic Butter (6)

A grilled mussel dish from Rick Stein which serves 6 as a starter.

Buttermilk Chicken (4)

A recipe from Stephen Harris, chef/ owner of the Sportsman pub in Seasalter. The list of ingredients is long but do not be deterred- it is well worth it. You could serve some spicy baked beans as an alternative to coleslaw in the cooler months.

Blue Cheese and Wild Mushroom Crumble (4)

A recipe from Neil Cooper of The Greyhound on the Test Hotel in Hampshire

Spuntino Mac and Cheese (6)

Fish Fingers (4)

Crab Mac ‘N’ Cheese (2)

Today I braved the Lockdown queue outside our local Waitrose (since I cant get a delivery for love nor money) . Picked up this recipe while in store- comfort food at its best.If preferred you can make the macaroni mixture ahead, add the crab to the mixture when ready to cook and then bake at 180 C Gas 4 for 30 minutes.