RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Butternut squash and sausage soup

  This is a favourite with Sophie’s kids. It can be made with all sorts of roast veg, but the sweetness and texture of the squash are great as a main ingredient or alternatively leave the sausages out if you want a veggie dish.

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  Wild mushroom pâté

  Calling all mushroom maniacs, choose your favourite wild varieties for this rich creamy pâté from David Monks

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  Moist lemon almond cake

  For only 83p per serving, Matt Tebbutt’s easy cake is equally scrumptious for afternoon tea or dessert

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  French onion soup

  An all-time family favourite, Rick Stein's sumptuous soup comes up trumps every time...

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  Middle eastern shepherd's pie with parsnip crust

  A hearty dish to feed the family on a budget from Diana Henry

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  Poached chicken

  An ideal weekend lunch, this delicate poached chicken recipe from James Martin packs in lots of delicious French flavours.

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  Mexican hot chocolate (champurrada)

  Gino D`Acampo serves comforting mugs of Mexican hot chocolate made with masa harina - a speciality Mexican cornfour

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  Lamb’s tongue with cabbage and carrot salad

  Matthew Fort presents an easy starter with a bit of a kick.

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  Pork adobo

  Jason Atherton's tempting dish of slow-cooked pork with soy, garlic and ginger is on the hob in a matter of minutes

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  Pistou

  Alex Mackay's fresh basil puree, the Provencal version of the Italian pesto, makes the perfect sauce for a grilled lamb chop