Ian's Menu | Food | Channel4.com

Date Published:: 03/01/2008

Customer Service Manger Ian Cook, in Liverpool, tries to grab the top prize by planning his cooking as a military operation. Armed with the freshest ingredients, his own recipes and a superb knowledge of his critical guests, he tries to win them over one by one, by appeasing their particular tastes.

He serves wild Sea Bass for fishmonger Dan, the best wines for Terry and pays tireless attention to vegan Nikki but how he will fare with stickler for manners and etiquette Margaret? Only the table setting will tell…

So far Ian has been the quiet man in the group and his guests are just as unsure of him as they are of his cooking. He quickly tantalises their tastebuds with his first course of butternut squash and lentil soup and Dan, his biggest critic, announces that Ian has cooked the best croutons he’s ever tasted! And that’s just for starters!

But he’s left himself plenty of work to do, with another three tricky courses, each one including a separate vegan option.

So can the dark horse continue to surprise his other guests and romp home in first place? Or will he fall at the next hurdle as he battles to serve his complicated cuisine?

Starter

Roasted Butternut Squash And Red Lentil Soup
Ian rustled up this cheeky soup to start his meal

Main Course

Roasted Fillet Of Wild Seabass
Ian's fish dish has a good bassline

Fillet Of Tofu And Provencale Herbs With Spicy Tomato Reduction
He made this dish as a tasty vegan alternative

Side Dish

Tartar Potato Cakes
Ian's potato cakes sat comfortably alongside the bass

Dessert

Vodka-Infused Summer Fruit Jelly
This boozy jelly has a decidedly fruity edge

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I also watched the repeat of Come Dine yesterday, 18th May 2009 and would like the recipe for Vodka Jelly. I thought your menu and attention to detial was superb.

Posted by Linda Springthorpe on 18/05/2009 19:43:36

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I loved Ian's menu, especially the vodka infused jelly. IA group of us are doing our own 'Come Dine With Me' and it's our turn this Saturday. We would loke to try the Vodka Jelly but can't seem to get the recipe off the CDWM recipe site (it keeps shutting down)Would be grateful if you could email it to me. Thankyou

Posted by sharon facey on 18/05/2009 11:58:11

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I always record CDWM on a Sunday night - in fact, I have several copies of a number of the shows! I just wanted to say that as a viewer I so enjoyed the Series 3 episode from Liverpool - nothing before or since has bettered it for enjoyment, recipes and seeing five people get on so well. I was very emotional when Ian declared that he was giving up dairy products a la Veganism. Best ever - thank you!

Posted by Karen Morgan on 02/01/2009 17:20:28

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Come Dine With Me - Series 3 Ian Cook's menu

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