Sometimes mistakes lead to brilliant inventions, however, and such is the case with Jacques Pépin's Maman's cheese soufflé.

A smooth and fluffy, mango souffle made with pureed mangoes, gelatine, eggs and rich cream. Sprinkle the gelatine in the 1/2 cup water and let it soak. Add the sugar to the yolks and beat till light ...

Serve tout de suite. Taken from Cooking & The Crown: Royal Recipes from Queen Victoria to King Charles III by Tom Parker Bowles, published by Octopus Books at £30. To buy from The Week Bookshop ...

These make a great lunch or brunch main course and an elegant first course for dinner. 3 cups arugula or butterhead lettuce (Bibb or Boston leaves), or another tender, crunchy lettuce 1 tablespoon ...