RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Halibut with beurre blanc

  Literally 'white butter' in French, beurre blanc is a rich sauce made with reduced vinegar and white wine. Dominic Chapman, head chef at Michael Parkinson's pub The Royal Oak in Berkshire, serves halibut in this decedent sauce on a bed of fried pancetta and leeks

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  Wild garlic salad

  This peppery salad with a lemon dressing by Nigel Haworth makes the perfect starter to any meal

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  Chilli and herb cajun cornbread

  Try Ainsley Harriot's version of an all-American classic - it tastes best warm out of the oven, but can be made up to one day in advance and stored in an airtight container

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  Raspberry parfait

  Michal Caines' dramatic dessert combines raspberry parfait with shortbread, raspberry sauce and chantilly cream – it doesn't get better than this!

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  Clean-tasting greens

  In Nigel Slater's simple recipe, the pure, clean, fresh taste of steamed pok choi, choy sum, or mustard greens, is tastefully dressed with a slather of oyster sauce

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  Hot buffalo southern fried chicken wings

  Charita Jones’s recipe for a North American favourite, spiced up with a special homemade Cajun seasoning, will be a sure-fire hit at any dinner party

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  Cheese rissoles

  Simon Rimmer combines the textures of crisp fried potatoes with melting smoked cheese and a minty pea purée for a thrifty dinner party starter

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  Gratin of Brussels sprouts with lardons, cream and almonds

  Sophie Grigson turns sprouts into gorgeous starlets in this luxurious dish from her book 'Vegetables'

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  Naan bread

  Try making your own deliciously doughy naans using this fabulous Madhur Jaffrey recipe...

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  Sicilian fisherman’s stew

  Aaron Craze’s recipe for warming fish stew served with bruschetta, aioli and zingy salsa is the perfect foil for those chilly autumn nights