RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cinnamon and pecan butterscotch buns

  These sticky buns from Ainsley Harriott make a great weekend breakfast treat. Kids just love to get involved with all the mixing, kneading and rolling

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  Mascarpone ice cream

  Liz Franklin's Ice Cream brings you this lovely, light milky ice cream

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  Snails on chorizo mash with sherry jus

  Try Peter Gordon's scrumptious way of serving snails as a starter, or as part of a series of tapas dishes to serve, Spanish-style, with drinks

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  Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham

  This quick and easy appetizer from Sophie Grigson is addictive to eat - and a real winner with drinks before dinner!

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  Blackberry and apple crumble

  Another simple, yet delicious classic from Rachel Allen, this time a heavenly autumnal dessert

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  Genovese salad with bream

  Aaron Craze’s wild garlic-based salad makes the perfect accompaniment to simple pan-fried fish

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  Easter pancakes with yogurt and honey

  Stuart Gillies shares the perfect recipe to get your Easter morning started

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  Fabada

  Mario Batali makes a Spanish favourite - a white bean and pork stew from the wild mountains of Asturias

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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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  Tomato soup

  For a luxurious soup try Paul Bloxham's sophisticated recipe, flavoured with fresh herbs and enriched with cream