RECOMMENDATIONS

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  French onion soup

  Supposedly invented by King Louis XV of France when he only had onions, butter and champagne in his hunting lodge, Matt Tebbutt’s favourite soup is delicious - even without the champagne!

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  Korean BBQ kalbi

  Judy Joo serves up traditional Korean BBQ beef called kalbi.

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  Beef Wellington

  James Martin adds pancakes to this British classic to guarantee a rich and juicy beef centre

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  Beetroot & parsnip soup

  Vibrant colours and flavours are combined in this ravishing red soup from the Vegetarian Society

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  Corn bread

  Best served warm from the oven, Lesley Waters's recipe for a classic American corn bread makes a great side-dish

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  Salmon and miso noodle soup

  Sweet teriyaki salmon, mossy spinach, bouncy noodles and rich pungent miso make an addictive mix from Jill Dupleix

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  Spiced Gujarati potato balls (bateta wada)

  These fragrant, golden potato balls with a creamy yogurt dip from Bill Meswaniamake an ideal snack for when vegetarian friends are visiting

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  Chicken and chips

  A great British classic of chicken, chips, onion rings and mushrooms smothered with a garlic and herb sauce from Nigel Haworth

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  Dtom kha

  Start the New Year with a restorative, cleansing Thai soup from Ian Pengelley made with lemon grass, kaffir lime and coconut

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  Floating islands with rhubarb compote

  Rachel Humphrey, head chef at Le Gavroche, makes a delicious dessert of crisp meringues floating on crème anglaise with a vivid sauce