RECOMMENDATIONS

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  John Dory with a vegetable galette

  Michael Caines serves fried John Dory with a galette of aubergine, tomato and courgette (vegetables layered into a fan shape) and a tomato coulis

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  Tagliatelle with tomato and pesto

  Michael Caines’ tomato sauce is cooked for an hour to make a rich sauce to serve with tagliatelle – fresh pesto and mascarpone are also added

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  Rabbit with chives

  Hop into your butcher for a tender spring rabbit and try Matt Tebbutt’s delicious main course

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  Poached chicken and pine nut salad

  Matt Tebbutt’s fantastic springtime salad recipe is a refreshing mix of herbs, aromatics and fresh citrus notes to pep up some meaty chicken

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  Blue cheese, white grape and red onion tart

  Red, white and blue combine in this impressive homemade tart from Paula Richards

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  Buttered pecan and maple syrup ice cream

  Enjoy this rich creamy treat from Liz Franklin's Ice Cream

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  Vegetarian crispy beancurd rolls

  Ching-He Huang’s delightful Chinese vegetarian dish is a healthy alternative to spring rolls and makes a stunning starter

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  Pork chops with salsa verde

  Serve Theo Randall’s easy pork dish with buttered new potatoes for a tasty, quick supper

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  Asparagus au gratin

  Fresh asparagus, creamy sauce and a crisp cheese-crumb topping make heavenly eating in this delightful recipe from Sophie's mum, Jane Grigson

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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