RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Basic pancakes

  Tamasin Day Lewis shows how simple it is to toss up a few pancakes for a quick and easy treat

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  Hazelnut and chocolate dacquoise

  Sweet and indulgent, Rick Stein's nutty meringue is sandwiched with a tasty dark chocolate cream - perfect for midnight feasts

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  Pea and ham soup

  Enjoy a hearty, substantial supper with James Martin's pea and ham soup flavoured with fennel and fresh herbs

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  Individual banana tarte tatin with white chocolate custard

  Simon Rimmer makes an upside down tart with crisp golden pastry and sticky glazed bananas

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  Yorkshire pudding

  Tana Ramsay shares the secrets for golden, risen Yorkshire puddings every time

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  Soulatouille with hoppin' john

  Vegetarian food gets the soul treatment as Charita Jones cooks up this hearty Southern feast

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  Chicken fricassée

  Anton Mosimann presents a classic dish, adding a surprise touch with oyster liquor

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  Raised pork and bramley apple pie

  Trish Hilferty is the author of Gastropub Classics, published by Absolute Press. e often works at The Eagle in London's Farringdon, which is widely acknowledged as having started the gastropub revolution...

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  Tropical pineapple salad

  Gary Rhodes takes the lead from Ezekial Jackson in this sweet, rum-laced pineapple salad

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  Grilled Cornish anchovy with crab dressing

  Tom Pemberton’s dish of fresh anchovies and broccoli in a piquant dressing makes a wonderful lunch or light supper