RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Chicken stuffed with tarragon mousse

  Michael Caines serves locally reared ‘Ark’ chicken in a light white wine sauce for a real taste of Devon

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  Pureed artichoke soup

  This deliciously filling summer soup perfected by Art Smith is a favourite of American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey

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  Roast rack of pork with crackling

  Galton Blackiston adds lemon, garlic and sage to classic roast pork - for really top-notch crackling, look for dark, dry skin when buying pork

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  Slow-roast shoulder of lamb with barley and mushrooms

  Warm up a cold day with this hearty dish of lamb in a creamy tarragon sauce from Ollie Rowe

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  Olive straws

  As a variation, you can replace the olives in Michel Roux’s party recipe with tinned anchovies - be sure to drain all the oil from the tin

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  Banana and peanut butter muffins

  Rachel Allen's tempting muffins are made with bananas and crunchy peanut butter and are simply irresistible

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  Mountain sausages in white wine (diots au vin blanc)

  Mike Robinson puts a spin on cooking flavoursome sausages -an ideal meal to come home to after being outdoors,

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  Arctic Summer

  This cocktail is the picture of Christmas itself. A fabulously attractive drink that mixes mint and cranberry in an icy taste explosion. It’s incredibly easy to make.

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  Snow pancakes with rum butter

  If the weather conditions are right, Joanne Wilson uses snow in her batter for a lighter pancake. Serve them with lashings of rum butter for an indulgent treat. This pud is one her nan used to make at weekends...

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  Sea bream with sauce vierge

  Daniel Galmiche prepares baked fish fillets, served on a bed of mash with a fresh and simple herb and tomato sauce