RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Onglet steak with fondant potatoes

  Melting port butter makes an unctuous sauce for Matt Tebbutt’s tender steak supper

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  Bitter and twisted

  The soulshakers shake up a grapefruit vodka cocktail with a delightfully bitter edge

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  Tomato soup

  For a luxurious soup try Paul Bloxham's sophisticated recipe, flavoured with fresh herbs and enriched with cream

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  Mussels steamed in coconut milk, lime and coriander

  Serve Rachel Allen's Thai-inspired mussels with garlic bread for dunking

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  Sweet potato falafel with aioli

  Allegra McEvedy makes a delicious vegetarian dish from roasted sweet potatoes served with a light fluffy aioli

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  Mousse of petits pois with crisp bacon

  This fresh-tasting pea mousse served with savoury bacon, onion rings and garlic croutons is an impressive starter from Galton Blackiston

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  Spicy meatballs

  Wendy Syke’s way of turning minced beef into delicious meatballs served in a coconut-based, spicy tomato sauce is comfort food at its best

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  Blackberry, apple and maple brown betty

  A spiced crumble layer is at the top and bottom of Diana Henry's autumn comfort pud

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  Coquille st jacques

  A luxurious scallop gratin in a rich and creamy sauce from Nigel Cook

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  Patatas bravas

  For a tasty first course try Alan Coxon's colourful version of a classic Spanish tapas dish, flavoured here with basil