RECOMMENDATIONS

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  The greatest chilli con carne

  A whole host of fabulous ingredients help this full on flavoured chilli from Paul Bloxham live up to its name

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  Artichoke, purple sprouted broccoli and Parma ham

  Matt Tebbutt’s salad is full of the fresh flavours of spring

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  Light fig tarts with yogurt soured cream

  These are simply some sliced fresh figs baked on puff pastry rounds, then glazed and served with what Rick Stein calls yogurt soured cream.

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  Cannoli stuffed with ricotta

  Topped with chocolate sauce, Aldo Zilli’s traditional Italian sweet treats make a perfect dessert

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  Poached egg and lentils

  Matthew Fort's easy supper is the perfect budget dish - both nourishing and very cheap

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  Roast sugar-baked ham with parsley sauce

  Galton Blackiston’s tender ham makes a special celebration dish – with lots of delicious ham left over for family meals

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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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  Sichuanese dan dan noodles (dan dan mian)

  Authentic Chinese flavourings, including fragrant Sichuan pepper, combine to tasty effect in Fuchsia Dunlop's homely noodle dish

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  Thai style cauliflower and carrot terrine with chilli and peanut dressing

  A pretty vegetable terrine with layers of white and orange and a kick of fresh ginger from The Vegetarian Society

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  Hot toulouse sausages with a tomato, caper and shallot salad

  Seriously meaty, these delectable sausages go down a treat with Rick Stein's refreshingly light salad