Chilli con Carne (4)

This is Thomasina Miers version and I cannot think of anyone better to turn to for a definitive recipe. If you cannot get hold of chipotles en adobe mix two tablespoons of tomato puree or ketchup with a tablespoon of hot smoked pimenton and add dried chillies to taste. Make this the day before if you can as the flavour will be much improved the next day.

Prince Prawns (6)

A recipe from Rosamund Grant’s ” Caribbean and African Cookery”. Many years ago she provided the catering for a Prince (RIP) tour and this dish was often requested, hence the name. Serve with rice or cornbread.

Apple Cider Cake (10-12)

A ” secret” recipe from Devon which can be found in ” Food Glorious Food”, based on the ITV series where they searched for Britain’s best recipes. Serve hot as a pudding with clotted cream, custard or ice cream, or cold at tea time.