RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Chicken korma

  For a speedy and hassle-free spicy chicken supper, try Manju Mahli`s take on a korma

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  Rose pastry mince pies

  Sophie Conran's mini mince pies with lightly scented pastry will add sweetness to any Christmas party

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  Haunch of venison with red wine and tangy beetroot puree

  Paul Rankin creates a ruby red venison dish complementing the rich gamey meat with a red wine sauce and zingy beetroot puree

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  Citrus cola

  Invite friends and their children round for Tristan Stephenson's homemade cola drink using lively citric zest, spices, vanilla and lavender

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  All-butter shortbread

  Diana Henry’s decadent shortbread biscuits are rich and delicious – see her tips for adding a little flavour twist to these classic teatime treats

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  Giardiniere pickles (Italian garden pickles)

  Delia Smith's pickles are fab served with a plate of salamis, prosciutto and mortadella, and a selection of deli cheese

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  Asparagus with cheddar sauce

  Shaun Hill’s recipe makes a moreish treat out of this season’s English asparagus, served with a morel mushroom tart

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  Lamb with baby vegetables, artichoke hearts and pesto dressing

  A vibrant dish from Sophie Grigson with all the colours and textures of summer

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  Glossy chocolate profiteroles

  Who doesn't love to eat profiteroles? You could also learn to love cooking them: choux buns freeze well, making them easy to prepare ahead

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  Curried crab and dumplings

  Gary Rhodes with Debra Sardinha Metivier makes a traditional one dish meal from Tobago