Aphrodisiac recipes

Marinate salmon with yogurt and curry paste, then cook with brown rice in one pan to steam the fish until tender and flaky

Whole poached pears make an elegant dinner party dessert, with a red wine sauce and fragrant cinnamon and vanilla

Choose really dark chocolate and cocoa for this unusual low-fat sorbet

People will think you've been cooking for hours with this rich and meaty dish, ready in under 30 minutes

Make the most of the fresh taste of British strawberries with this simple recipe. In season from the end of May

For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon

A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining - it's all a matter of timing...

A stunning but simple dish, the classic syllabub is made special here with rosé wine and zesty lime

A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad

This full-flavoured Spanish dish is great for the family or entertaining friends midweek

Gordon takes steak and chips to a new level with a sharing slab of prime rib-eye that's just right for sharing. The perfect Valentine's treat for any steak lover

With their molten, oozing centres, these puddings are guaranteed to impress.

A versatile sauce great on lots of meat dishes, and perfect for steak - a comforting main for a dinner party.

A luxury that has been prized by chefs for years, so make the most of it with this cheat's classic

Treat your guests to a decadent restaurant-style main course for a third of the price

This rich ice cream is the perfect way to complement your Christmas pudding

Choose dry-cured, thinly sliced bacon for this dish – the crisp texture works well with the firm, meaty monkfish