Spiced braised venison with chilli & chocolate

This can be eaten as stew or used in a pastry or cottage pie. The chocolate adds an extra richness and glossiness to the finished sauce

Tender roast duck with citrus & carrots

Buying ready-prepared duck confit makes this luxurious meal for two really simple. Try it served with mashed potatoes and watercress

Lime & ginger bars

This tangy teatime bake can be served as an alternative to cheesecake for dessert, served with a dollop of cream

Clementine & honey couscous

Pistachios, clementines, honey and cinnamon make couscous a perfect breakfast dish. Serve with fruit and yogurt

Sussex puddle pudding

This twist on a classic steamed pud has a sweet sponge topping with a puddle of sticky lemon sauce underneath. Finish with a splash of cream

Crisp sea bass with grapefruit hollandaise

Citrus cuts through the buttery richness of this classic sauce, and complements lots of different fish

Five-spice, soy & lemon roast chicken

Try a roast with a difference – Chinese five-spice, citrus and ginger add warmth to the rich soy and hoisin sauce-based gravy

Hidden heart cake

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle – a really romantic bake!

Prawn & pomelo salad

Seafood matches perfectly with bittersweet citrus fruit, like pomelo or grapefuit. Add chilli and a tamarind dressing for a bold Thai salad

Pear, blue cheese & walnut sandwich topper

The textures and contrasting flavours are what makes this simple lunchtime combination so satisfying. Finish with some peppery watercress