RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Spicy chicken pasta

  Paul Merrett shows us how to bite back at the credit crunch with a favourite family supper that serves two for a fiver

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  Mint labne

  Matt Tebbutt flavours this creamy Middle-eastern cheese with lemon zest, making a tangy side dish that's great with pitta bread

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  West country cheese straws

  Ring the changes with these dressy cheese straws made with full-flavoured farmhouse cheddar cheese, walnuts and crunchy sunflower seeds

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  Lamb with a herb crust, alexander and white asparagus

  Jun Tanaka’s winning combination of lamb with fresh herbs and vegetables makes a wonderful main course for a spring dinner

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  Lamb kofta wraps with roasted red pepper hummus

  When popped inside a wrap, Ainsley Harriott's koftas are an exciting addition to alfresco eating as they are perfect finger food

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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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  Croquembouche

  Make a birthday or end of a meal more spectacular with James Martin's pyramid of custard-filled, caramel-dipped choux pastry buns

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  Tequila sunrise

  Grenadine syrup creates the classic sunrise in this tequila based cocktail from Simon Rimmer

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  Scallops, shrimps and white wine

  James Martin serves scallops in a brown shrimp butter with wilted chard

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  Classic smoothie

  Start your day in gloriously healthy mode with Simon Brown's simple and ever-so-drinkable smoothie