RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Raspberry swirls

  Rachel Allen’s sticky pastries are a delicious alternative to scones for an afternoon tea

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  Barbecue sauce spare ribs

  A salty-sweet glaze, with a chilli kick, makes these spare ribs from James Martin taste finger-lickin' good!

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  Black Forest gateau

  Nigel Kirkup brings back this 1960's classic, layers of chocolate sponge sandwiched together with chocolate mousse, and cherries before being smothered in cream and topped with chocolate shavings

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  Carrot cake

  This classic cake is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, and Rachel Allen’s version is chock-full of raisins and pecans and with a zesty orange cream cheese icing

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  Chickpea and chorizo fritters

  Ainsley Harriott's fritters are always a winner and are the perfect snack to make when your mates pop over for the footie - gram (chickpea) flour is available from most supermarkets

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  Haggis stuffed chicken with roasted root vegetables

  John Quigley’s twist on the modern British dish also known as ‘Balmoral Chicken’ is to brush it with Dijon mustard to add another element of flavour

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  Roasted guinea fowl with wild mushrooms and spinach

  Gary Rhodes evokes woodland flavours with his guinea fowl served on a bed on spinach and rich mushroom sauce

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  Spicy stir-fried vegetables

  The combination of spiced vegetables and sweet coconut makes the perfect starter in this recipe by Sanjay Dwivedi

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  Lobster with garlic butter

  Nothing goes better with lobster than garlic butter, and lots of it.

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  Falafel with tahini sauce

  For a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern snack, try Silvena Rowe's falafel with tahini sauce and pitta bread