RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Pistachio and cardamom cake with warm spiced figs

  Transport yourself to the Arabian Nights with Diana Henry's beautiful spiced cake

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  Coley with lemon and capers

  Matt Tebbutt serves fried coley topped with grated boiled egg, croutons and a smooth caper, lemon and shallot sauce

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  Battered haddock

  Forget fish and chips: Mark Hix includes the potato in the batter in his crisp haddock parcels

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  Pad Thai

  Plump prawns and noodles tossed with a host of tasty ingredients create this tempting Thai classic from Jean-Christophe Novelli

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  Partridge with sweetcorn a la Français

  Jun Tanaka’s French-inspired dish combines the sweet flavours of game with smoky bacon, sweetcorn and fresh lettuce.

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  Dill and fennel bread with smoked salmon, fromage blanc and Bloody Mary

  For a special starter or brunch, try smoked salmon and herbed cheese with Matt Tebbutt’s wonderful homemade bread

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  Bangers and mash

  Rich onion gravy transforms this family favourite into a meal fit for a king from Roopa Gulati

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  Chicken som tum

  Allegra McEvedy translates the sharp and sour flavours of a traditional Thai salad, usually made with green papaya, into a rather more meaty affair

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  Passion fruit parfait

  Stuart Gillies makes a tangy treat with fresh passion fruits and cream which is sure to add a touch of sunshine to any occasion

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  Roasted pumpkin soup with stilton bread

  This rich, thick vegetable soup goes well with freshly-made tasty Stilton bread