RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Strawberry and puff pastry tart

  A crème patisserie base and a sticky-sweet strawberry liqueur glaze makes James Martin’s tart a real treat

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  Fava and sausage stew

  This is Clodagh McKenna’s take on the Italian classic, salsiccia con lentils, using new season fava beans and pork

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  Black pudding scotch eggs

  Simon Rimmer combines quails’ eggs and black pudding to transform this old picnic favourite into a modern dinner party starter

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  Fresh papardelle with peas, broad beans, ricotta and mint

  Home-made pasta and fresh goat's milk ricotta make this simple Italian dish from Angela Hartnett a wholesome feast for vegetarians

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  Sausages with spring greens

  Matthew Forts’ greens are braised three times over three days – perfect with best-quality sausages and rich onion gravy

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  Venison kebabs with carrot salad

  Jun Tanaka’s spicy venison kebabs come with a crunchy carrot and cumin salad and a cool mint and yoghurt dressing

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  Fritto misto

  Theo Randall serves a traditional Italian mixed platter of battered and fried vegetables

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  Venison en croûte with chivilade of cabbage and red wine and port sauce

  Rosemary Shrager's tender venison is wrapped in crisp puff pastry and served with deliciously nutty cabbage and a luxurious sauce

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  Summer rabbit with capers and potatoes

  Rachel Green’s lightly casseroled rabbit makes a perfect informal supper dish

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  Moussaka

  For a flavourful meal, try James Martin's recipe for a classic Mediterranean dish made from aubergines and minced lamb