Delicious celebrity chef recipes

We all love a good cookery programme, but now's the time to get off the sofa and start creating! We showcase the finest of celebrity chef recipes, including Gordon Ramsay's easy tiramisu, Nigel Slater's mouthwatering fishcakes, and John Torode's curry in a hurry.

Gregg Wallace's chocolate tart

MasterChef judge and pudding connoisseur Gregg Wallace shares with us his recipe for a delicious chocolate tart with a trio of tasty toppings.

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John Torode's curry in a hurry

MasterChef judge John Torode reworks 2011 MasterChef finalist Jackie Kearney’s winning dish of saag paneer on a pumpkin rosti with tamarind glaze and coconut cream. Here, he captures the authentic flavours of Jackie’s saag paneer with this speedy alternative.

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John Torode's Pan-fried sea bass and prawns

MasterChef judge John Torode reworks 2011 MasterChef champion Tom Whitaker's winning dish of pan-fried fillet of gurnard with octopus, pease pudding and mollusc ragout. Here, he offers a simpler and speedier take on the dish with a twist, and a base of lentils.

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Gordon Ramsay's easy tiramisu

A good tiramisu makes a heavenly dessert but it is undoubtedly very rich and indulgent. For this quick, lighter version, single cream replaces eggs, though you can use double cream for a richer texture.

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Nigel Slater's fishcakes to consol

'There is something peaceful and faintly reassuring about a fishcake,' says Nigel Slater – 'old-fashioned food that reminds us of less frantic times.'

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Nigel Slater's raspberry trifle

'A trifle is as wontonly extravagant a dessert as you can get,' says Nigel Slater, 'and I would never attempt to lessen that. A spoonful of trifle should be a moment of unbridled self-indulgence, and I make mine with that in mind.'

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James Martin's strawberry fruit tart

Simple and fresh ingredients make for a delicious and summery fruit tart, perfect for afternoon tea or a dinner party dessert.

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Mary Berry's treacle tart

Creating this delicious British dessert is much easier than you think and requires just a few simple ingredients. The Great British Bake-off judge and food writer Mary Berry shows you how...

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Mary Berry's Danish pastries

These melt-in-the-mouth, flaky pastries are quick and easy to make and are particularly good for breakfast. Vary the fillings, bake them ahead, and freeze. Warm the pastries, loosely covered with foil, in a low oven, and serve for a special breakfast or brunch.

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Mary Berry's plum crumble

Tart plums complemented by spicy cinnamon and sweet crumble is an irresistable combination. Mary Berry shows us how it's done...

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