RECOMMENDATIONS

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  The perfect curry paste

  Everyone has their version of a curry paste, and Aaron Craze’s includes tomato puree, nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon for a twist

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  Lamb kofta skewers with tzatziki

  For a taste of summer sunshine, why not try Paul Merrett’s spiced lamb skewers with the traditional Greek cucumber and mint dip

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  Hake with tapenade and caramelised pears

  The Hairy Bikers do a Moroccan fish dish with a delicious combination of sweet and sour accompaniments

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  Calves’ liver with curly kale and grilled polenta

  Dinner for one needn’t be uninspiring – try this Italian classic from Matt Tebbutt

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  Verzada (sausage and cabbage casserole)

  Matthew Fort’s hearty yet simple Italian peasant-style casserole is the perfect Sunday night supper

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  Vietnamese salad with nuoc nam

  Gary Mehigan’s cabbage, shallot, cucumber and papaya salad with nuoc nam (fish sauce) would make an interesting addition to a buffet table

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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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  Macaroni cheese

  Tuck into an upmarket macaroni cheese with Simon Rimmer's tasty recipe, flavoured with shallots and sun-blushed tomatoes

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  Chicken with black spices and a saffron and cardamom yogurt

  Sanjay Dwivedi cooks his spicy alternative to the infamous Indian high street offering of bright red chicken tikka

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  Pepperpot beef and orange stew

  Here’s a stew with a twist from Phil Vickery - the oranges and ginger give it a really different slant. Serve with soured cream poured and lots of chopped parsley