RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Crisp-fried chicken spring rolls

  Gary Rhodes makes fried Chinese spring rolls with a chicken and mushroom filling

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  Jam cookie sandwiches

  These jam cookies are the perfect nibble to serve with coffee - the icing sugar is a lovely finish

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  Chocolate mousse

  Light and fluffy, yet deeply chocolaty - a perfect fuss-free pudding from Eleanor Smallwood

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  Pink champagne truffles

  For an after-dinner treat, or a very special gift for a chocolate lover, you can't beat Claire Clark's heavenly truffles

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  Raspberry and hazelnut tart

  For a truly tempting tart, try this combination of buttery hazelnut pastry with glorious raspberry filling from Claire Macdonald

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  Chicken with apricot and sage stuffing

  Aaron Craze's dinner party chicken, stuffed with apricots and sage, is served with fresh baby vegetables and a tangy lemon sauce

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  Green garden soup

  Gary Rhodes' soup is a good excuse to bring gorgeous green vegetables together. If some are not available broccoli and spinach also offer rich flavours

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  Sticky gingerbread

  Turn your back on temptation because this sensational, sticky ginger cake from Sophie Grigson gets even better if stored for several days!

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  King prawn salad

  Gioconda Scott's simple salad combines freshly-cooked king prawns with salad vegetables to make a delicious dish

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  Corned beef hash with salsa and cornbread

  Enjoy a little spicy soul food from the Deep South in Charita Jones's hearty recipe