RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Carrot salad

  Thai flavours give Caroline Hire's vibrant salad a spicy kick that marries well with barbecued meats

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  Herdwick mutton pudding with black pea and caper gravy

  Steamed meat and kidney puddings in a home-made suet pastry make a hearty British meal, from Nigel Haworth

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  Cucumber gazpacho with grissini

  Aaron Craze's version of Spain's famous cold tomato soup is ideal for a hot summer's day

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  Nine-hour roast turkey

  This may seem preposterous, but once you've tried it there will be no going back claims Matthew Fort

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  Wine-steamed mussels

  Try Ainsley Harriott's white wine and chilli-flavoured mussels - they're delicious served with a loaf of French bread to mop up the juices

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  Salt and pepper prawns with tomato salad

  Bill Granger’s crispy prawns, with just a hint of chilli, make a perfect starter or even a light lunch

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  Duck pasties

  Forget the usual meat and veg – Simon Rimmer takes the humble pasty upmarket with duck confit

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  Chanterelle mushroom and ricotta ravioli

  Jade Jones makes pasta from scratch for his tasty mushroom ravioli tossed in sage butter.

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  Dartmouth crab salad

  An impressive and stylish dinner party starter from John Burton Race with an intriguing mix of flavours and textures

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  Cereal rye bread

  For a deliciously flavourful loaf try Paul Hollywood's recipe for bread made with rye and assorted seeds