If you feel like cooking something a little bit different, why not try this delicious chicken dish from Olives from Spain (www.olivesfromspain.co.uk). It's just the thing for getting youin the mood to think about this summer's holiday.

If you’re starting to feel the cold, this wholesome stew recipe – from Blazing Salads, Dublin (www.blazingsalads.com), a Gourmet Society restaurant – will keep you warm, and full, this winter. Serve with brown basmati rice or cous-cous.