The OFM Awards have a new category this year – best reader's recipe. Since last month's launch, we've been inundated with family favourites, unusual twists on traditional ingredients and a whole host of granny's secret recipes. Never mind Jamie Oliver in Rotherham, it seems like there are still enthusiastic cooks up and down the country. We're going to be showcasing some of the more interesting recipes as we go along and we're looking for your feedback on which ones have the magic ingredient and which should be sent back to the kitchen.
Here are the first batch we've received - Thai green prawn risotto from Tom Tayler in York, or organic lentil stew from Gina Kane, and spring citrus salmon, from Emily Whitchurch, both in London
Let us know what you think or how you'd improve them in the comments box. And if none of these whet your appetite, there's still time to enter your own favourite – submit your recipe at observer.theguardian.com/foodawards, up until November 21.
