RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lasagna al forno

  With its rich meat sauce and home-made béchamel, Tamasin Day-Lewis's magnificent lasagne will have everyone clamouring for seconds

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  Crisp-fried chicken spring rolls

  Gary Rhodes makes fried Chinese spring rolls with a chicken and mushroom filling

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  Slow-roast shoulder of lamb with barley and mushrooms

  Warm up a cold day with this hearty dish of lamb in a creamy tarragon sauce from Ollie Rowe

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  Venison pate with spicy pickle

  Paul Bloxham’s tasty terrine would make a spectacular starter or an impressive addition to a spring picnic

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  Roast cherry tomatoes mascarpone pasta

  A lovely pasta on its on or serve with chicken or fish.

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  Zucchini cake

  Surprise your family and friends with Paul Hollywood's courgette cake, flavoured with vanilla, cinnamon and walnuts

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  Cassis-tini cocktail

  A potent martini cocktail from Tom Parker Bowles makes the perfect pre-dinner sharpener

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  Egg fried rice

  This speedy but special egg fried rice from Ross Burden makes a great accompaniment to all manner of Chinese style dishes

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  Cream of mussel soup with celeriac and saffron

  Deliciously tart with the tang of creme fraiche, Rick Stein's soup auburn-hued soup is well-worth second helpings

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  Chicken stuffed with tarragon mousse

  Michael Caines serves locally reared ‘Ark’ chicken in a light white wine sauce for a real taste of Devon