RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Roast beef with yorkshire pudding and horseradish potato cake

  Brian Turner serves up traditional roast beef with puffy Yorkshire puds, flavour-packed potato cake and garlicky spring greens speckled with bacon

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  Orecchiette pasta with cavalo nero and ricotta

  Matt Tebbutt makes a simple thrifty supper with store-cupboard staples

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  Figs wrapped in Parma ham

  James Martin combines fruity British chutney with salty north Italian ham in his make-ahead starter

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  Shortbread served with set pot crème

  Claire Clarke shares her mother’s recipe for a traditional buttery shortbread – perfect with pumpkin-based custards

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  Roast rump of lamb with thyme, garlic and spring vegetables

  Paul Rankin’s perfectly cooked lamb and young vegetables are perfect partners for a spring dinner party

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  Cassoulet

  Classically French, Rick Stein's substantial winter dish is a one-pot meal that's a real crowd pleaser, especially on a blustery day

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  Chocolate cake

  An indulgent chocolate cake covered with a chocolate ganache from Jill Brand

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  Cucumber, cashew nut and sesame salad

  Matt Tebbutt's crunchy, healthy salad is a delightful combination of Asian tastes

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  Gazpacho with herb croutons

  Try Jo Pratt’s cooling recipe for this iced Spanish soup of tomatoes, peppers and onions for a summer treat

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  Sprout tops and gorgonzola frittata

  Silvana Franco uses sautéed sprout tops in this delicious cheesy frittata – try it with a salad for a quick mid-week supper