RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Steak with watercress mayonnaise

  Clodagh McKenna adds a peppery touch to this recipe with a watercress condiment and a refreshing radish salad

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  Honey lemon chicken wings

  Bill Granger roasts chicken wings with a sweet and sour glaze

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  Glass noodles with fresh salmon, lime and mint

  Jill Dupleix puts some of those Asian store-cupboard ingredients to use in her summery Thai noodle salad

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  Lamb chump chops in a tomato, chilli and bean sauce

  Brian Turner uses a fresh tomato and chive salsa to lift the flavours of slow-cooked spiced lamb

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  The Twinkle

  With its champagne top and apt name, this light, delicately flavoured drink from Finlandia would add a sparkle to any Christmas Day menu.

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  Pea and coriander soup

  Try Madhur Jaffrey's Indian version of cream of pea soup - with cumin seeds, chilli and fresh coriander

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  Herby broad bean and pea salad with garlic bread croutons

  Harry Eastwood’s bright green salad is perfect to serve with chicken thighs or seafood for a summery meal

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  Aromatic pumpkin and chickpea stew

  Bill Granger combines pumpkin and chickpeas in a colourful and delicious vegetarian dish, fantastically simple to make

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  Zesty orzo salad

  For a piquant side dish that's great for buffets, barbecues and picnics, try Caroline Hire's lemon and caper pasta salad

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  Molten chocolate baby cakes

  Make luscious chocolate fondants with Nigella Lawson's simple recipe