James Martin's Midweek Menu

James serves up the cheeseburgers for Jose Pizarro, enjoys a plate of piri-piri chicken from chef Lenny Carr-Roberts, shares a recipe for a classic Basque-style cheesecake in another Masterclass and treats guest Jane McDonald to a shepherd's pie.

James makes an apple cake, and learns about heritage apple varieties from grower Sarah Simpson. He also enjoys authentic Caribbean cookery from Levi Roots, explores the vital bits of kit and equipment that every cook needs in their kitchen, and serves up Turkish-style meatballs for adventurer Simon Reeve, and chefs Daniel Galmiche and Diana Anand as well.

James treats chef Lesley Waters to a dish of pasta and artichokes, and enjoys a dessert of potato and chicory root from Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks. He gives a masterclass in cooking onions and serves up a mouth-watering coq au vin for Madness singer Suggs and guests Daniel Galmiche, Dipna Anand and Alysia Vasey.