RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Ice cream with nuts

  Almonds, pistachios and cardamom seeds make a fabulous trio in Madhur Jaffrey's recipe for traditional Indian kulfi

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  Meatball, chorizo and white bean stew

  Paul Merrett takes the effort out of this delicious meaty recipe by cooking it all in one big pot for extra ease

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  Real banana custard

  Silvana Franco serves up nursery food at it’s finest with this simple pudding that can be devoured hot or cold

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  Ploughman's lunch with own-made chutney

  Carol Wilson's selection of splendid cheese from North West England is served with delicious, quick-to-make fruit chutney

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  Spiedinos

  Ed Baines guarantees success on a stick with these mouth-watering skewers of meaty monkfish, juicy scallops and crisp bacon-wrapped ciabatta

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  Welsh spring puddings

  Enjoy a delicious taste of Wales with Simon Rimmer's creative fruit puddings, made with traditional Welsh fruit cake and soft fruits

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  Summer rabbit with capers and potatoes

  Rachel Green’s lightly casseroled rabbit makes a perfect informal supper dish

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  Grouse with lentils and garlic puree

  The rich gamey flavour of grouse pairs perfectly with a creamy garlic puree in this sophisticated recipe from Giorgio Locatelli

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  Black pepper brownies

  Christine McFadden adds spice to these dark, dense and luxurious brownies – the pepper helps to balance their richness

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  Aligot

  Tom Parker Bowles shows how easy it is to make this class French dish of mashed potatoes with cheese and garlic