RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Steamed spinach and rice dumplings

  Anjum Anand never serves a starter at dinner parties, just nibbles when her guests arrive. Try these light, vibrant dumplings with chutney as finger food or for a snack or light meal

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  Drambuie set cream with warmed raspberries

  A rich tempting dessert from Eadie Manson, that's liberally laced with Drambuie and ginger wine and served with warm, sweet raspberries

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  Lamb pasta

  Brian Davis serves up a wholesome one pot dish, packed with tender lamb shoulder, carrots, onions and sweet potato along with whole-wheat pasta

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  Warm beef salad with horseradish mayonnaise and fried onions

  Darina Allen creates a flavoursome starter with tender Irish beef fillet served with a fiery horseradish and crunchy onions

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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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  Cornish brill with steamed clams

  Marcus Eaves presents a classic preparation for fish and clams, with plenty of white wine, garlic and herbs

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  Grilled Dover sole

  For an elegant fish try Brian Turner's recipe for Dover sole served with parsley sauce

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  Fruit loaf bread and butter pudding

  Galton Blackiston makes an even fruitier version of a comforting British classic

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  Lamb with a herb crust, alexander and white asparagus

  Jun Tanaka’s winning combination of lamb with fresh herbs and vegetables makes a wonderful main course for a spring dinner

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  Linguine vongole

  The whole family will love Clodagh McKenna’s quick and easy pasta with clams