Recipes by chef

Almond and lemon polenta cake with orange mascarpone by Lesley Waters

Amaretti and berry sundae by Lesley Waters

Apple sponge pudding by Lesley Waters

Mini-apple strudels with custard by Lesley Waters

Apricot and almond friands with warm honey and orange drizzle by Lesley Waters

Asian-style omelette with crisp noodles and sticky peppers by Lesley Waters

Asparagus with scrambled duck eggs and chives by Lesley Waters

Baba ganoush by Lesley Waters

Bacon buttered Brussels sprouts by Lesley Waters

Bacon butty with mustard mayo by Lesley Waters

Bacon-wrapped pigeon stuffed with orange zest with roasted tomatoes and citrus salad by Lesley Waters

Baked chocolate-stuffed banana with vanilla cream by Lesley Waters

Baked cumin sweet potatoes with yoghurt and mint by Lesley Waters

Baked lime cheesecake by Lesley Waters

Baklava with coconut and honey syrup by Lesley Waters

Baklava with orange and honey sauce by Lesley Waters

Basil and lemon syllabub with redcurrant compôte by Lesley Waters

Bean and tomato stew with garlic bread, griddled vegetables and basil oil by Lesley Waters

Bean and tomato tortilla wraps with guacamole by Lesley Waters

Beef steak with a spicy crust served on red chilli 'risotto' by Lesley Waters

Blackberry and almond tart by Lesley Waters

Blueberries with brown sugar cream by Lesley Waters

Blue cheese-crusted lamb with creamy leeks and spinach by Lesley Waters

Blue cheese mushrooms with garlic by Lesley Waters

Boozy cherries with mint cream and filo parcels by Lesley Waters

Breakfast rosti by Lesley Waters

Brioche and orange kebabs with white chocolate and cardamom sauce by Lesley Waters

Bruschetta with butterbean purée and tapenade by Lesley Waters

Butterbean purée bruschetta with herb and walnut salad by Lesley Waters

Buttered flatbreads studded with sultanas and cracked black pepper by Lesley Waters

Buttered shortbread with cream and warm glazed strawberries by Lesley Waters

Butternut squash and herb salad with serrano ham and broad bean dressing by Lesley Waters

Butternut squash stew with coriander rouille by Lesley Waters

Caramelised apple pan bake with cream by Lesley Waters

Microwave mug carrot cake by Lesley Waters

Celeriac dauphinoise by Lesley Waters

Chargrilled king prawns with mango and avocado salsa by Lesley Waters

Chargrilled lamb steak with turmeric, cumin and creamed lentils by Lesley Waters

Chargrilled tarragon chicken, roast beetroot and crisp pancetta by Lesley Waters

Cheese and potato cakes with crisp parma ham, poached egg and tomato salsa by Lesley Waters

Cheese, apple and sage tarts by Lesley Waters

Cheese beignets by Lesley Waters

Cheese galette with balsamic gravy by Lesley Waters

Cheese on toast with cranberry and plum chutney by Lesley Waters

Cheese on toast with red pepper chutney by Lesley Waters

Cheese on toast with tomato and walnut chutney by Lesley Waters

Cheesy chips by Lesley Waters

Cherry and chocolate cake with chocolate sauce by Lesley Waters

Cherry cheesecake by Lesley Waters

Chicken and leek pie by Lesley Waters

Chicken and prosciutto skewers with lemon griddled asparagus by Lesley Waters

Chicken meatballs with coconut curry by Lesley Waters

Chicory and rocket salad by Lesley Waters

Chilli colcannon with grilled sausages, fried egg and deep-fried tomato rings by Lesley Waters

Chocolate espresso cake by Lesley Waters

Chocolate and blueberry brownies by Lesley Waters

Chocolate bread and butter pudding by Lesley Waters

Chocolate brownies by Lesley Waters

Chocolate cakes with chilli chocolate sauce by Lesley Waters

Chocolate cherry brownies with cherry chocolate sauce by Lesley Waters

Chocolate fondue with kebabs by Lesley Waters

How to make chocolate mousse by Lesley Waters

Chocolate pecan crunch cakes by Lesley Waters

Chocolate pudding with raspberry coulis and pear by Lesley Waters

Chocolate soufflé pudding with caramelised guavas and hot chocolate sauce by Lesley Waters

Christmas bubble and squeak-style burgers with poached egg and cranberry relish by Lesley Waters

How to make Christmas pudding by Lesley Waters

Christmas pudding with syllabub by Lesley Waters

Chunky apple crumble by Lesley Waters

Cider-baked Coxes with a maize crust by Lesley Waters

Cinnamon bites by Lesley Waters

Cinnamon toast with roasted rhubarb and yoghurt by Lesley Waters

Citrus tart with rich shortcrust pastry by Lesley Waters

Clear mushroom broth with choy sum and crispy noodle cake by Lesley Waters

Cockles marinière on garlic toast by Lesley Waters

Coconut pudding with cream by Lesley Waters

Country ham omelette with red onion and plum relish by Lesley Waters

Crab and ginger tart with a chilli dressing by Lesley Waters

Crabcakes with oriental dressing by Lesley Waters

Cream of Jerusalem artichoke soup by Lesley Waters

Creamy mushroom pancakes with thyme-roasted tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Creamy onion soup with cheese croûtons by Lesley Waters

Creamy rocket, lettuce and mint soup with garlic croûtons by Lesley Waters

Creamy shiitake broth with griddled sesame beef by Lesley Waters

Creamy tagliatelle with purple sprouting broccoli served in a garlic loaf by Lesley Waters

Crisp pancetta and herb salad by Lesley Waters

Crisp fried chicken with barbecue sauce by Lesley Waters

Croissants with butterscotch apples by Lesley Waters

Dolcelatte croque monsieur by Lesley Waters

Crusted lamb cutlets with crushed Roquefort potatoes by Lesley Waters

Curried noodle broth with cashews by Lesley Waters

Damson jam syllabub by Lesley Waters

Deep-fried onion rings with watercress mustard salad by Lesley Waters

Deep-fried Port Salut on spicy lentils by Lesley Waters

Deluxe steak sandwich served with Stilton sauce by Lesley Waters

Devils on horseback by Lesley Waters

Drunken strawberries by Lesley Waters

Duck stir-fry with baby corn, cashews and mangetout by Lesley Waters

Duck with noodles and bamboo shoots by Lesley Waters

Egg Nog by Lesley Waters

Eggy bread by Lesley Waters

Elderflower and fruit jellies by Lesley Waters

Eton mess with passion fruit and mango salsa and chocolate sauce by Lesley Waters

Coriander, chilli and cumin-crusted lamb served with spiced risotto and mint and chilli oil by Lesley Waters

Fig and black pepper flatbreads by Lesley Waters

Figs wrapped in pancetta with watercress salad by Lesley Waters

Figs wrapped with crispy bacon by Lesley Waters

Fish mousse by Lesley Waters

Focaccia with rosemary by Lesley Waters

Fresh spaghetti with rich black olive and tomato ragù by Lesley Waters

Fruit salad with chocolate sauce by Lesley Waters

Garlic and herb cheese salad with pitta bread by Lesley Waters

Garlic butter roasted mussels by Lesley Waters

Garlic-crust pizza with Parma ham by Lesley Waters

Garlic meatballs with crisp tacos and homemade tomato sauce by Lesley Waters

Garlic toast with roasted pepper and herb salad by Lesley Waters

Ginger cream meringues with rhubarb and ginger compôte by Lesley Waters

Goats' cheese and sun-blushed tomato salad by Lesley Waters

Cheeseburger with onion rings by Lesley Waters

Gravlax with dill yoghurt by Lesley Waters

Greek salad on bruschetta by Lesley Waters

Griddled boozy peaches served with eggy bread and marzipan custard by Lesley Waters

Griddled chilli goats' cheese with pineapple and coriander dressing by Lesley Waters

Griddled fennel with a hot tomato and balsamic dressing by Lesley Waters

Griddled honey and lime mango wedges by Lesley Waters

Griddled pineapple with a yoghurt and mint syllabub by Lesley Waters

Griddled mango and drop scones by Lesley Waters

Griddled mango with coconut custard by Lesley Waters

Griddled scallops with mustard hollandaise and chargrilled chicory by Lesley Waters

Griddled sweet potato with coriander and chilli butter by Lesley Waters

Hazelnut and chocolate roulade with strawberries by Lesley Waters

Herb broth with spicy pan-fried prawns by Lesley Waters

Homemade baked beans with cherry tomatoes, garlic and sausage by Lesley Waters

Homemade open apple pie with cinnamon cream by Lesley Waters

Homemade pasta with rocket pesto by Lesley Waters

Honey mustard chicken with avocado and tomato salsa and hummus sauce by Lesley Waters

Coconut and syrup sponge with glazed oranges by Lesley Waters

Honey and pistachio-roasted carrots with herb salad by Lesley Waters

Honey and sesame beef with coriander, mint and lime noodle salad by Lesley Waters

Honey and sesame-roasted carrots with raita by Lesley Waters

Honey, nut, orange and rhubarb tart by Lesley Waters

Honey, soy and sesame sausages with mustard dip by Lesley Waters

Hot blueberry, red wine and vanilla jam on a cinnamon crust with cream by Lesley Waters

Hot Blue Vinny griddle scones by Lesley Waters

Hot fish salad by Lesley Waters

Hot marmalade sponge with custard by Lesley Waters

Hot strawberry cake with ice cream by Lesley Waters

Jamaican-style bean curry with battered chicken by Lesley Waters

King prawns and cabbage en papillote by Lesley Waters

Knickerbocker glory by Lesley Waters

Knickerbocker glory by Lesley Waters

Lamb and leek kebabs with cauliflower purée by Lesley Waters

Langoustine cocktail by Lesley Waters

Langoustine linguine by Lesley Waters

Lemon crème brûlée, marinated figs and pistachio by Lesley Waters

Lemon and garlic-roasted chicken with cheesy butternut mash by Lesley Waters

Lemon chicken stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and apricot cheese by Lesley Waters

Lemon curd and custard floating islands by Lesley Waters

Lemon sole, orange and coriander ceviche by Lesley Waters

Lime and blueberry iced smoothie by Lesley Waters

Lime and vodka cocktail by Lesley Waters

Lime roasted salmon fillet on citrus coriander mushy peas by Lesley Waters

Mango and coconut cheesecakes by Lesley Waters

Mango and honey cakes with pear syrup and cream by Lesley Waters

Mango and lime shots by Lesley Waters

Maple cream with glazed oranges by Lesley Waters

Maple, lime and mango syllabub by Lesley Waters

Marinated feta, roasted pepper jam and lentil dressing by Lesley Waters

Marinated feta with panzanella by Lesley Waters

Marinated griddled swordfish with roasted baby sweetcorn and chilli, orange and coriander salsa by Lesley Waters

Marinated roasted peppers with a toasted cashew dressing by Lesley Waters

Marzipan and orange plait with mascarpone cream by Lesley Waters

Meatballs with pea and mint mash and red onion gravy by Lesley Waters

Mediterranean filo pastry pie by Lesley Waters

Mini chocolate puddings with glazed satsumas by Lesley Waters

Mini fry-up by Lesley Waters

Mixed berry cheesecake by Lesley Waters

Monkfish tikka kebabs with yellow bean salad by Lesley Waters

Moroccan lamb tagine with polenta chips by Lesley Waters

Mushroom and herb couscous salad by Lesley Waters

Mushroom and melting cheese tart by Lesley Waters

Mushroom cappuccino by Lesley Waters

Mushroom on toast with spinach pesto by Lesley Waters

Mushroom stroganoff on garlic bruschetta with seared beef by Lesley Waters

Mustard and butterbean pâté with garlic toasts by Lesley Waters

Mustard chicken with bean salad by Lesley Waters

Noodle broth by Lesley Waters

Creamy mushroom ragù with nutmeg mash by Lesley Waters

Olive and lemon tapenade on bruschetta by Lesley Waters

Olive tapenade bruschetta with roasted tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Onion bhajis by Lesley Waters

Open cheese and potato pies by Lesley Waters

Open lasagne with rich tomato and onion sauce by Lesley Waters

Orange crumble with cranberries by Lesley Waters

Orange and walnut galette with candied orange by Lesley Waters

Oriental-style omelette with shiitake mushrooms by Lesley Waters

Oysters with a coriander and passion fruit relish by Lesley Waters

Pancakes with flambéed raspberries by Lesley Waters

Pan-fried bacon and potato rosti with a fried egg by Lesley Waters

Pan-fried John Dory fillets with citrus chilli sauce and pilaff rice by Lesley Waters

Pan-fried mullet with potato gratin and lemon and rosemary sauce by Lesley Waters

Pan-fried peppered goats' cheese with raspberry dressing by Lesley Waters

Pan-fried scallops with a hot tomato, pineapple and spring onion salsa by Lesley Waters

Pan-fried sea bass on a red risotto with roasted cherry tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Pan-fried sole with lemon butter sauce by Lesley Waters

Pan-fried tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Pan-roasted goose breast with roast swede and chestnuts and leek and cranberry sauce by Lesley Waters

Paprika, mustard and orange chicken on sweet Brussels sprouts by Lesley Waters

Paprika Quorn ragù with cheese dumplings by Lesley Waters

Parsnip and potato rosti by Lesley Waters

Passion fruit cheesecakes with shortbread by Lesley Waters

Passion fruit rice pudding by Lesley Waters

Pasta bows with olives, mozzarella and peppers by Lesley Waters

Pea and leek soup with spiced croûtons and fresh mint by Lesley Waters

Peach pancakes with peach and cranberry sauce by Lesley Waters

Pears poached in red wine and rosemary with Northumberland cheese by Lesley Waters

Pecan iced cream with fruit salad salsa by Lesley Waters

Peppered goats' cheese salad with balsamic blueberry sauce by Lesley Waters

Peppered goats' cheese with hot tomato dressing on bruschetta by Lesley Waters

Peppered, griddled goats' cheese by Lesley Waters

Peppered pork with citrus garlic sauce and potato and bean mash by Lesley Waters

Peppered steak, sweet potato, griddled fennel and balsamic blueberry sauce by Lesley Waters

Peppered steak with roasted asparagus, 'drunken' potatoes, roasted tomatoes and mustard sauce by Lesley Waters

Peppered steak with wild mushroom sauce and sweet potato chips by Lesley Waters

Pineapple and chilli drizzle cake with honey and lime syrup by Lesley Waters

Pineapple cake with sweet chilli drizzle icing by Lesley Waters

Pineapple carpaccio with mint by Lesley Waters

Pistachio baklava with vanilla nectarines and cardamom custard by Lesley Waters

Pistachio syllabub by Lesley Waters

Posh cheese on toast with hot damson sauce by Lesley Waters

Potato cakes with sausage and bacon patties by Lesley Waters

Prawn, garlic and parsley pasta by Lesley Waters

Prawn soup by Lesley Waters

How to make profiteroles by Lesley Waters

Puff pastry by Lesley Waters

Sugar-free queen of puddings by Lesley Waters

Rack of lamb with mustard crust with pea ragù by Lesley Waters

Marinated griddled chicken breast with chive and coriander pesto, served on a hot potato salad by Lesley Waters

Red Leicester and chive fondue with Anya potato skewers by Lesley Waters

Red pepper and runner bean salad with herb dressing by Lesley Waters

Red rice with spicy chicken by Lesley Waters

Rhubarb compôte with Greek-style yoghurt and shortbread by Lesley Waters

Rich scones by Lesley Waters

Ricotta and basil cannelloni with tomato sauce by Lesley Waters

'Risotto' cakes with roasted tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Roast balsamic beetroot with garlic dip by Lesley Waters

Roast citrus chicken with spiced potatoes, herby Yorkshire puddings and sesame broccoli by Lesley Waters

Roasted salt and pepper pears with walnut and gorgonzola salad by Lesley Waters

Roasted asparagus and carrots with orange and sesame by Lesley Waters

Roasted asparagus, crisp prosciutto and poached egg salad with hot chilli butter dressing by Lesley Waters

Roasted asparagus, pepper and almond salad with herb-roasted new potatoes by Lesley Waters

Roasted asparagus salad with pan-fried prawns and a soft poached egg by Lesley Waters

Roasted butternut squash and peppers with crumbled goats' cheese by Lesley Waters

Roasted crispy duck with spicy noodles and sweet-and-sour plum chutney by Lesley Waters

Roasted glazed baby carrots by Lesley Waters

Roasted lemon garlic chicken with potato and pea mash and creamy tarragon sauce by Lesley Waters

Roasted rhubarb with vanilla yoghurt by Lesley Waters

Roasted sweet potato salad with basil and balsamic tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Sautéed sweet potato with coriander by Lesley Waters

Rocket and goats' cheese salad with warm redcurrant dressing by Lesley Waters

Rustic bread salad with basil, garlic and tomato salsa by Lesley Waters

Sage-stuffed pork with apple and mustard sauce by Lesley Waters

Salmon en croute by Lesley Waters

Salt and peppered steak with sweet potato mash, orange-glazed carrots and balsamic onion by Lesley Waters

Saltfish fritters with spicy tomato relish and paprika chips by Lesley Waters

Salzburg soufflé with raspberry coulis by Lesley Waters

Sausage and sage potato patties by Lesley Waters

Scones with apple sauce and clotted cream by Lesley Waters

Scotch pancakes with blackberries and maple syrup by Lesley Waters

Scrambled egg with gravlax by Lesley Waters

Hot scone wedges with strawberry coulis and cream by Lesley Waters

Sea bass en papillote with a Thai-style salad and lime butter sauce by Lesley Waters

Seared sesame spiced beef with sweet pepper, courgette and noodles by Lesley Waters

Sesame chicken with spinach salad and oriental dressing by Lesley Waters

Shortbread layers with nutty mascarpone and hot rhubarb sauce by Lesley Waters

Skewered chicken tikka with spicy lemon-scented rice by Lesley Waters

Sloe fool by Lesley Waters

Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with green bean, pomegranate and pine nut salad by Lesley Waters

Hot-smoked salmon fishcakes with mango salsa by Lesley Waters

Snapper with pineapple salsa by Lesley Waters

Sole en papillote with vegetables by Lesley Waters

Sole Véronique with rosti by Lesley Waters

Soy-seared duck with oriental-style noodle salad by Lesley Waters

Spiced cauliflower, onion, potato and coriander curry by Lesley Waters

Spiced crabcakes with sesame Asian relish by Lesley Waters

Spicy sesame vegetable noodles with an aromatic coconut sauce by Lesley Waters

Spicy chorizo penne pasta by Lesley Waters

Spicy koftas on herb salad with caramelised lemon and garlic tzatziki by Lesley Waters

Spicy parsnip soup with bacon croûtons by Lesley Waters

Poached eggs with roasted asparagus and chorizo and tomato dressing by Lesley Waters

Spicy Thai-style curry with griddled squid by Lesley Waters

Spicy trout with crushed new potatoes and sesame and honey-coated vegetables by Lesley Waters

Spinach and lentil cakes by Lesley Waters

Spinach and noodle frittata with herb salad by Lesley Waters

Spinach, red onion and cheese salad with quails' eggs by Lesley Waters

Spinach soup by Lesley Waters

Sponge pudding with berry sauce by Lesley Waters

Spring onion and couscous fritters with roasted tomato and basil by Lesley Waters

Steak and chilli bean wrap with chunky guacamole and sour cream by Lesley Waters

Steak sandwich with roasted pepper chutney and mustard sauce by Lesley Waters

Steamed trout cooked in a bag with white wine and leek sauce by Lesley Waters

Sticky honey and sesame stir-fried beef with herb salad by Lesley Waters

Sticky pork patties with stir-fried greens and onion rings by Lesley Waters

Sticky soy and sesame chicken with spinach salad, oriental dressing and caramelised limes by Lesley Waters

Sticky Thai vegetable beef salad with sesame, soy and chilli dressing by Lesley Waters

Stilton and cider fondue by Lesley Waters

Stilton bread with pear and port chutney by Lesley Waters

Stuffed pork medallions with fig and sage by Lesley Waters

Stuffed chicken breast with roasted courgette salad and lemon dressing by Lesley Waters

Sweet and sour samphire, cucumber, cockles and dill salad by Lesley Waters

Sweet and sour turkey stir-fry by Lesley Waters

Sweet baked mango and lime 'bruschetta' by Lesley Waters

Sweet blackberry frittata with chocolate sauce by Lesley Waters

Sweet chilli, garlic, orange and coriander tofu on a soya bean, watercress and mint mash by Lesley Waters

Sweetcorn fritters with chilli yoghurt by Lesley Waters

Sweetcorn fritters with salsa by Lesley Waters

Sweetcorn risotto with pesto and coriander by Lesley Waters

Sweet crostini with apple jam and cream by Lesley Waters

Sweet plum bruschetta with cinnamon cream by Lesley Waters

Sweet potato wedges with coriander pesto by Lesley Waters

Sweet potato frittata by Lesley Waters

Sweet potato soup with coriander pesto by Lesley Waters

Sweet potato wedges with cheese fondue by Lesley Waters

Sweet potato and chicken stew with coriander and lime paste by Lesley Waters

Taleggio cheese on toast with a tomato and herb salsa by Lesley Waters

Tapenade on toast served with spinach, orange and basil salad by Lesley Waters

Tarragon chicken on carrot and chicory salad by Lesley Waters

Tempura prawns with mango, pepper and chilli salsa by Lesley Waters

Thai beef patties by Lesley Waters

Thai green chicken curry with crisp carrot strips by Lesley Waters

Thai green curry mussels by Lesley Waters

Thai green curry tortilla by Lesley Waters

Thai-style mushroom broth with crisp noodles, roasted pak choi and chargrilled Romero pepper by Lesley Waters

Thai-style vegetable broth with crisp fried noodles by Lesley Waters

Tikka paneer cheese with sweet chilli dip by Lesley Waters

Tomato, basil and olive bruschetta by Lesley Waters

Tower of buttered prawn rostis with mustard soured cream by Lesley Waters

Tropical fruit smoothie by Lesley Waters

Tuna burger with chips and roasted tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Tuna frittata with roasted tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Tuna patties with cucumber, chilli and herb relish by Lesley Waters

Turkey koftas with glazed red cabbage by Lesley Waters

Turkey stuffing meatballs with curry sauce by Lesley Waters

Upside-down rhubarb pudding by Lesley Waters

Open lamb tart with feta by Lesley Waters

Vanilla cream with glazed oranges by Lesley Waters

Vanilla custard by Lesley Waters

Vanilla porridge by Lesley Waters

Veal escalope with garlic cream mushrooms by Lesley Waters

Veal schnitzel with apple and tomato ragù by Lesley Waters

Venison and glazed onion pies with balsamic gravy by Lesley Waters

Venison kebabs by Lesley Waters

Victoria sponge with strawberry jam by Lesley Waters

Warm bacon and chicken liver salad by Lesley Waters

Warm brandied cakes with pistachio cream and hot chocolate sauce by Lesley Waters

Warm broccoli and wild rocket salad with sweet tomatoes by Lesley Waters

Warm duck and citrus salad by Lesley Waters

Warm winter salad with spicy dressing by Lesley Waters

Whisky flapjacks by Lesley Waters

White bread plait by Lesley Waters