Every month, Alex Fisher brings you mouthwatering news featuring top chefs, best local food, great places to eat and new coastal recipes to try

Food writer Tom Parker Bowles plates up two dishes that could make a delicious Good Friday supper

For Cherie Denham , growing up on an Irish farm meant new-laid eggs featured in most family meals. Today, she whisks them into cakes, curds and custards to evoke a comforting taste of home

Pop these delicious meals in the middle of the table so everyone can serve themselves. What’s not to love?

This rich tart makes a lovely dish for a spring lunch – serve with a crisp green salad. SERVES 6 | PREP 20 MINS | COOK 1 HR 10 MINS | EASY 250g shortcrust pastry2 smoked haddock fillets knob of butter

Have yourself a homely, retro-inspired dinner party with chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen’s delicious menu