RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Seafood bruschetta on Irish soda bread

  An unctuous spring onion butter sauce adds a rich dimension to Paul Rankin’s dish – stir in a splash of cream for extra decadence!

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  Chocolate cake

  An indulgent chocolate cake covered with a chocolate ganache from Jill Brand

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  Carrot and cardamom jam

  Thane Prince combines cardamom and carrot to wonderful effect – you could try this preserve with parsnips instead of carrots too

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  Mulled wine

  For a warming winter tipple try Simon Brown's simple recipe for spiced wine, great for parties

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  Chicken caesar salad

  Paul Rankin turns a classic caesar salad into a main course with delicious herb-crusted chicken

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  Russian wild mushroom soup with farro

  With its Russian origins, Diana Henry’s hearty mushroom soup is sure to hit the spot on a freezing day

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  White chocolate, almond and raspberry cake with raspberry frosting and white chocolate drizzle

  This mixture can also be made as cup cakes - it will make eight - bake for half the time then ice as for the cake.

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  Cashel blue and port dip

  A creamy dip from Clodagh McKenna, delicious served with breadsticks, fennel, celery or wedges of pears

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  Artichoke and salsify salad

  Elegant and elaborate, Tom Aikens' salad of artichoke, potato and salsify is served with a decadent truffle vinaigrette

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  Omelette

  Rowley Leigh shows how to make the perfect fool-proof omelette with some simple ingredients and the aid of a fork