RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Salt beef sandwich

  This moreish classic favourite is easy to construct, as demonstrated by Tom Parker Bowles

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  Soul swizzle

  A refreshing citrus cocktail made with Finlandia grapefruit vodka from the soulshakers

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  Chicken soup

  A hearty chicken and vegetable soup from Bernadette Herman

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  Hake and potato bake with chicory

  Gennaro Contaldo advises baking the potatoes first for extra crispiness to contrast with the tender fish in this comforting dish

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  Coffee cupcakes with chocolate frosting

  Silvena Rowe shows that coffee is not just for drinking, in this fabulous fuss-free recipe for coffee cakes with creamy chocolate topping

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  Sirloin steak with green peppercorn sauce

  A classic restaurant dish from Simon Hopkinson

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  Fancy cupcakes

  For a pretty sweet treat, Silvana Franco’s super simple cupcakes can be frosted or decorated in any way you choose

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  Chocolate, rosemary and white wine creams

  Sophie Grigson’s little chocolate pots make an elegantly simple dessert for a summer meal

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  Fresh cranberry and orange sauce

  Matthew Fort prefers this American version of cranberry sauce that is lighter and fresher than the traditional British variety

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  Chocolate fudge

  The Women’s Institute fudge makes a great Christmas or birthday present wrapped up in a pretty home-made presentation box