RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Spicy chicken couscous

  Allegra McEvedy cooks a simple mid-week supper that’s perfect for autumnal evenings

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  Apple and carrot muffins

  Muffins are the perfect way to get the kids cooking in the kitchen. Sifting, stirring and filling the muffin tray gets kids involved in every step to create delicious, healthy muffins!

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  Glossy chocolate profiteroles

  Who doesn't love to eat profiteroles? You could also learn to love cooking them: choux buns freeze well, making them easy to prepare ahead

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  Toffee fudge bananas

  These deliciously fudgy, creamy, nutty, crunchy desserts from Tom Parker Bowles are so easy and so addictive that you’re almost certain to make them more than once

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  Flat bread pizza with smoked salmon

  Aaron Craze’s flatbread pizza with its topping of crème fraiche and smoked salmon makes an ideal light lunch or substantial snack.

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  Beef onglet stroganoff

  Jun Tanaka’s stronganoff uses a prime cut of beef with gherkins, smoked garlic, cep mushrooms, cream and a splash of brandy

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  Roquefort and walnut soufflés

  Try replacing Roquefort with Gryère or any other of your favourite cheeses to vary this stunning soufflé by Ainsley Harriott

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  Quesadillas with tomato salsa

  Try this dressy Mexican sandwich from Rachel Allen next time you fancy a spicy substantial snack to keep you going

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  Quick cranberry dessert

  For an elegant fruit brûlée, try Nicole Herft's boozy cranberries layered with ginger biscuit, cream and vanilla custard

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  Aubergine and mozzarella stacks

  This rich dish from James Martin, combining chargrilled aubergine with buffalo mozzarella, makes a great vegetarian meal