RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Salmon with sweet pickled beetroot and celeriac purée

  A smooth celeriac mash with crunchy pickled beetroot add great texture to this salmon dish by Tristan Mason

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  Squirrel kebabs with pease pudding and lovage

  Zebedee Helm's old-fashioned dish is for the adventurous: pease pudding puree with the celery-like herb lovage and barbecued squirrel

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  Mama's beef stew with dumplings

  Faith Brown rustles up winner of a dinner with this hearty stew and light-as-air dumplings - just like Mama used to make

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  Pork fillet with mustard crust

  A sweet-savoury topping with mustard fruits and soupy borlotti beans combine to make an Italian sensation from Giorgio Locatelli

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  Fisherman's lobster stew

  The secret to Mario Batali’s dish is in the sauce: it's all about reserving the roe from the lobster, which is mixed with punchy garlic, bright parsley, and a swig of brandy to create a decadent rustic feast

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  Passion fruit tart with coulis

  Carol Maxwell makes a refreshing fruit tart which combines the tangy flavours of lemon and passion fruit with a crisp ginger crumb base

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  Roast pork belly

  Nigel Slater recommends roasting pork on the bone for maximum flavour - try this recipe for delectable, foolproof results

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  Watermelon liquado (watermelon cooler)

  Cool and refreshing, this fruity thirst-quencher from Gino D`Acampo makes a great drink to complement Mexican-style meals

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  Christmas pudding

  Nigel Slater's delicious Christmas pudding has the seedy crunch of figs, a sparkle from hand-cut peel and a slight tartness from the apricots and orange zest

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  Herby baked scallops

  Scallops baked with a herb crust make a delightful starter or weekend lunch - serve with a salad and lemon wedges.