Crab rarebit, spiced crab butter, hazelnut and beurre noisette salad

A twist on rarebit that makes a fab starter. By Simon Hulstone From Saturday Kitchen Ingredients For the crab rarebit 2 tbsp whole milk 55g/2oz unsalted butter, softened 175g/6oz Lancashire cheese, grated 2 free-range egg yolks 100g/3½oz fresh white crab meat 2 tbsp …

Spiced pigeon breasts with sweet potato and parsnip mash and wild mushrooms

By Donal Skehan From Saturday Kitchen Ingredients For the pigeon breasts 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed 1 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and crushed pinch ground cinnamon pinch ground ginger 4 pigeon breasts 2 tbsp sunflower oil 25g/1oz unsalted butter 1 heaped tbsp redcurrant jelly …

Poached salmon with pickled fennel and spiced soured cream

By Matt Tebbutt From Saturday Kitchen Ingredients For the spiced soured cream 2 tsp caraway seeds, toasted and ground 2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted and ground large pinch of hot paprika 125ml/4fl oz soured cream salt For the pickled fennel 100g/3½oz caster …

Spiced aubergine purée and grilled vegetables in lettuce cups

This is perfect for a vegetarian lunch or a meat-free Monday meal. By Matt Tebbutt From Saturday Kitchen Ingredients For the spiced aubergine purée 2 whole aubergines 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chopped fresh root ginger 2 tbsp finely chopped …

Roast goats’ cheese log with spiced potato breads

By Matt Tebbutt From Saturday Kitchen Ingredients For the goats’ cheese log 3 tbsp olive oil 1 aubergine, thinly sliced lengthways 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme 15g/½oz basil leaves 1 tsp black sesame …

Braised lamb shanks with roasted sweet potatoes and spiced crisps

By Michel Roux Jr. From Saturday Kitchen Ingredients For the lamb shanks 2 lamb shanks (about 350g/12oz each) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 pinches saffron 2 tsp cumin seeds 100g/3½oz hopped tomatoes or passata 250ml/9fl oz chicken stock salt …

Rice pudding with lemon, toasted ginger cake and spiced blueberry compôte

Preparation time less than 30 mins Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 6–8 Dietary Vegetarian By Matt Tebbutt From Saturday Kitchen Ingredients 1 shop-bought ginger cake, thinly sliced For the rice pudding 1.5 litres/2¾ pints milk 200ml/7fl …