RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Marshmallows

  Wrap up Bryn Williams' coconut-covered marshmallows for a great hamper-filler

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  Chicken with apricot and sage stuffing

  Aaron Craze's dinner party chicken, stuffed with apricots and sage, is served with fresh baby vegetables and a tangy lemon sauce

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  Butternut squash and sausage soup

  This is a favourite with Sophie’s kids. It can be made with all sorts of roast veg, but the sweetness and texture of the squash are great as a main ingredient or alternatively leave the sausages out if you want a veggie dish.

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  West country cheese straws

  Ring the changes with these dressy cheese straws made with full-flavoured farmhouse cheddar cheese, walnuts and crunchy sunflower seeds

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  Goulash with champ

  Roasted red peppers add an extra depth of flavour to Tara Harris’ goulash, which challenges chef Stephen Midgley’s version of the same dish

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  Devon spring lamb in herb and anchovy butter

  John Burton Race’s delicious main course with simple accompaniments showcases the new season’s tender young lamb

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  Pistachio and cardamom cake with warm spiced figs

  Transport yourself to the Arabian Nights with Diana Henry's beautiful spiced cake

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  Pork vindaloo

  Kashmiri chillies are mild, giving this reputedly fiery curry depth of flavour without too much heat, from Goan cook Ananda Solomon

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  Seville orange and chicken salad

  Seville oranges have an intense flavour that works perfectly with chicken.

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  Courgette 'spaghetti'

  Gary Rhodes serves thin strips of courgette with a creamy beenleigh blue cheese sauce