RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Rhubarb and strawberry compote

  Matthew Fort’s sweet fruit compote is a taste of summer, with hints of elderflower and fresh basil

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  Braised squid

  Cooked in the Greek manner, Matt Tebbutt’s slow-braised squid becomes tender and delicious

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  Sunday tea cake

  Paul Evans serves this sherry sweetened tray bake with a dusting of icing sugar and custard for a real Sunday treat

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  Rich chocolate mousse

  For a deliciously dark, rich and indulgent dessert, this glorious chocolate mousse from Tamasin Day-Lewis fits the bill perfectly

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  Roast lamb with shallot purée

  Ask your butcher for this fantastic cut of lamb and make the most of it with Galton Blackiston’s creamy roasted shallot purée

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  Cashel blue and port dip

  A creamy dip from Clodagh McKenna, delicious served with breadsticks, fennel, celery or wedges of pears

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  Glass noodles with fresh salmon, lime and mint

  Jill Dupleix puts some of those Asian store-cupboard ingredients to use in her summery Thai noodle salad

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  Chocolate-dipped walnuts

  Mark Hix’s perfect little Christmas treats are simple to prepare and can be made about a week ahead.

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  Keema samosas

  Silvana Franco makes tasty Indian finger food with minced lamb and spices – perfect for entertaining.

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  Gratin dauphinois

  Matthew Fort’s simple recipe will yield perfect potato dauphinois every time