RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Carrot cake

  James Martin's lusciously moist carrot cake is sandwiched with velvety orange-liqueur whipped cream and drizzled with orange liqueur icing

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  Salt and pepper squid with mango chutney

  Jamie Oliver’s crispy squid is perfectly complemented by home-made mango chutney and a fragrant herb salad.

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  Quesadillas

  These wraps will be a sure-fire winner with your little banditos!

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  Grilled herring with sweet and sour grape pickle

  James Martin's succulent herring is served with a refreshing herb salad and piquant grape pickle to perfectly complement the rich fish. Created for Seafood Week

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  Crisp fried squid

  Ready in minutes, Sam and Eddie Hart's deep-fried squid make for irresistible finger food

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  Caipiroska

  A classic Brazilian lime and vodka cocktail from Colin Asare-Appiah

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  Mrs stephenson's cucumber mousse

  This light and lovely mousse from Mrs Stephenson makes a stylish starter of an elegant buffet dish

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  Cashel blue and port dip

  A creamy dip from Clodagh McKenna, delicious served with breadsticks, fennel, celery or wedges of pears

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  Honey-roast duck breast

  Michael Caines adds a bit of oriental spice to this full-flavoured duck dish

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  Spicy chicken pasta

  Paul Merrett shows us how to bite back at the credit crunch with a favourite family supper that serves two for a fiver