Duck and ice-cream? Well, why not, argues Guy Millon (of whom more next month . . . )

There's been a lively debate on my blog The Frugal Cook on the difficulties of making felafel. Here's an easier alternative for fellow chickpea fans.

A great recipe for a weekend bake from Signe Johansen, a young Norwegian-born chef who's currently helping me out.

A really easy recipe from a friend of mine Sarah Willes who runs cooking classes at Gibbs Green, a special needs school in West London.

Last night's supper. So yummy - at least I thought so - that I had to post the recipe straight away.

Another Fairtrade recipe from the Fairtrade Everyday Cookbook, this time from Allegra McEvedy who doubles as a partner in the admirable fresh food chain Leon and a columnist in the Guardian.

Aka prawn cocktail. Martini sounds much cooler, though. A good way to kick off a special Valentine's Day dinner

This is an unashamedly lewd, messy dinner which can (and should) be eaten with your fingers.

In response to a plea from one regular for more sweet things here’s one of the easiest puds of all - baked apples.