RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Fennel minestrone

  Arthur Potts Dawson makes the perfect winter warmer that's also a bargain at 87p a serving!

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  Individual pear tartes tatin

  Mark Sargeant’s cute twist on this classic French dessert of fragrant pears, crisp pastry and golden caramel is sure to impress

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  Apple and date chutney

  Add a little pizzazz to a Ploughman's, with Lesley Water's tangy and versatile Apple and Date Chutney

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  Chocolate amarone slice

  Paul Heathcote makes the perfect weekend hot weather dessert – a slice of chocolate heaven

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  Devon spring lamb in herb and anchovy butter

  John Burton Race’s delicious main course with simple accompaniments showcases the new season’s tender young lamb

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  Scallops with clementine, ham and almond salad

  Richard Corrigan makes a colourful Spanish-inspired starter with a sherry and clementine dressing

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  Breast of lamb st ménéhoulde

  Matthew Fort recreates an original Elizabeth David recipe using a much-neglected but tasty cut of meat

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  Veal and ham pie

  A double layer of puff pastry makes this pie from Cass Titcombe a really buttery treat

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  Seared escalopes of wild salmon

  It is very much a last-minute dish from Rick Stein so make sure everything is ready before you start. If using farmed salmon, pay a little extra and go for the best

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  Almond and orange florentines

  These simple little biscuits from Tamasin Day-Lewis add a touch of sophistication to cool desserts, especially ice creams