This is a spin on Escoffier’s white asparagus with sauce maltaise. The two are often served as an accompaniment for a white fish such as turbot. Here the fish is plaice rolled around asparagus and a maltaise mousse and served as a canapé.

The exact constituent parts of an authentic Niçoise salad is a matter of contentious debate. There must be as many points of view as there are cooks. So I am throwing my hat into the ring and offer up Niçoise with asparagus!!

Most asparagus bruschetta recipes use goats cheese. I tried this and it’s okay but unremarkable, so I made a artichoke and cannellini bean puree to replace the cheese – it’s much better.

Asian asparagus salad in a rice paper wrap – not your usual way with asparagus – but well worth the effort.

This is a classic Japanese way with soba and tempura. Strickly speaking the asparagus tempura is kaki-age, made like a tempura fritter rather than individual spears coated in tempura. But such academic details seem trivial when it comes to tempura – any tempura is amazing – especially asparagus!

Japanese style barbecued skewers of tuna and babycorn with ponzu sauce

This is surprisingly good. Tuna and sweetcorm come together to create the unexpected texture of a county-style pâté.

Here’s a classic mixture of tuna and sweetcorn served as a handsome canapé.

‘Dad’s after dinner experiments, right up my street. It works as a real tasty dessert to have on movie night…’

One of a series of easy and flavoursome half hour family recipes using 10 ingredients

Dad made these for my girlfriend and mum at the weekend. A very pleasant surprise before dinner — with caviar!

‘A regional speciality of Austria, Germany and Northern Italy, the sauerkraut mellows beautifully from slow cooking, blending well with the sweetness from the apples and meat…’

Open the cupboards and give those plain biscuits some go-faster stripes…

‘An impressive twist on American pancakes, this Pancake Day show-stopper will also entertain the toughest of guests at your next dinner party…’

This is one of the best ways to enjoy artichokes. I got these artichokes from Kingston Market – they’re fresh in from Italy.

This is the dish you can find at Seins’ Kingston branch called: Schweinebraten mit Kartoffelknödel und Rotkraut. I had if for my birthday meal with family and friends: it was a perfeect meal, in wonderful company.

Leo and his partner took Mr and Mrs WDC to Brasserie Zédel. As so many people have commented, the highlight is the steak haché. Here’s my version.

A handy tip for those who haven’t tried this magical vegetable before.

One of a series of easy and flavoursome half hour family recipes using 10 ingredients.

The Wagamama in Wigmore Street opened in 1998 and was the chain’s third London restaurant.

Experiment with white berries, to be honest, I didn’t know what they were on my travels to Borough Market! Either way they made a yummy white currant tart!

I asked for the most flavoursome tomatoes and was directed to the Italian ‘winter’ tomatoes…

‘Waiting 20 minutes for dad to mmm and ahhh over his sepia paella being cooked in Barcelona was probably a good thing…’

This is Peter’s and his partner’s favourite. And we are not just saying this – it really is. He can’t get enough and even makes his own. Leo thinks it is a comforting and warming soup – perfect for a hangover!

Here’s a way to enjoy a really authentic ice-cold gazpacho – and it only takes a few minutes to prepare…

“A great recipe for those who are strapped for time! Don’t forget the yogurt!”

‘My kinda’ meal. Bread, chicken, yogurt, peas and pasta – all eaten with the hands. Seriously good food.’

This cheesecake is a perfect partner for summer strawberries.