Venison with quince

Quinces are a perfect balance to rich venison, and spiked with rosemary they offer a heady depth to this prepare-ahead main

Roast quail, tangled leek & potato vinaigrette

Former restaurant chef Barney shows how to carve a small game bird – serve it with eggs and a salad, bistro-style

Roquefort toasts with peppered pears

Peppering the pears gives the whole thing a little bit of attitude without being overpowering

Warm lobster & potato salad with truffled mayonnaise

Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price

Iced hazelnut zabagliones

An indulgent but refreshing Italian-style dessert

Pan-fried duck breast with creamed cabbage, chestnuts & caramelised pear

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients

Salmon with tarragon Hollandaise

Impress your other half with this 20 minute supper that takes little effort (but don't tell them that!)

Salmon & leek parcels

Much easier than it looks, once you have mastered this salmon in filo recipe it will be a dinner party favourite

Lemony prawn bruschettas

A light, zingy supper dish for two – or serve as a smart starter

Simple squash risotto

Roasted squash gives this vegetarian supper for two a deep autumnal flavour