RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Steak and kidney pudding

  The suet crust in the best bit of Antonia Deigan's Steak and Kidney Pud

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  Chinese duck stir-fry

  This stir-fry from Cherry Valley combines pan-fried duck, oodles of noodles and crunchy vegetables for a speedy supper

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  Cheese fondue and tomato chutney

  For a delightful al fresco dinner for two, try Rachel Allen's Irish cheddar fondue with a home-made chutney and chunks of toasted bread

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  White asparagus with ham hock and egg dressing

  Dress up new season asparagus with this luxurious ham and egg dish from Bryn Williams

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  Roast partridge with roasted root vegetables

  The best time to enjoy the rich flavour of Gary Rhodes' partridge recipe is during the autumn months, when the birds are younger and their meat more tender

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  Tequila sunrise

  Grenadine syrup creates the classic sunrise in this tequila based cocktail from Simon Rimmer

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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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  Spaghetti with tomatoes and mussels

  Tinned tomatoes, fresh mussels and a splash of white wine combine to great effect in Paul Young’s speedy supper

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  Crab cakes with pineapple salsa

  Charita Jones cooks crab cakes with a fresh pineapple salsa for her dinner party first course using her momma’s special Cajun seasoning

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  Guinea fowl with plums and vin santo

  Originally a dish for Tuscan nobility, Giancarlo Caldesi gives poultry a royal roasting in this smart dinner party dish