RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Melba toast

  Melba toast is a perfect accompaniment for potted shrimp, pate or soup. From James Martin

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  Grilled lamb cutlets with a warm summer vegetable salad

  Celebrate the best of summer’s flavours with Michael Caines’ perfect combination of lamb and vegetables

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  Swiss carrot cake

  Kirsch and almonds flavour Sonja Watson's Swiss Carrot Cake

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  Heart-shaped jam biscuits

  This sweet and sticky biscuit from Tana Ramsay is not only fun to make, but a treat for the eyes

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  Toad in the hole

  Malt vinegar is the surprise ingredient in Brian Turner's take on a traditional British favourite

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  White onion soup with scallops and chorizo

  A creamy white soup with a shocking orange drizzle of chorizo oil, from Paul Merrett

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  Grilled mackerel with rhubarb, chilli and mint

  Lawrence Keogh combines tangy rhubarb, fiery chilli and fresh mint – a marvellous match with affordable mackerel

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  Peppered sirloin steak

  Gary Rhodes keeps steak simple, seasoned with only black peppercorns

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  Japanese omelette with tuna salad

  Nic Watt cooks a classic Japanese omelette with many layers, and serves it with a umami-packed tuna and edamame salad

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  Green vegetable curry

  Home-made paste gives Keith Floyd's Thai Green Curry authenticity - from Keith Floyd's Thai Food