RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Spaghetti carbonara

  Aaron Craze adds a sprinkling of fresh marjoram to classic carbonara

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  The perfect gravy

  Michael Caines reveals his secret gravy recipe, which is a good one to turn to after roasting your meats

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  Mellifluous punch

  Smooth and sweet like its name, Matthew Fort’s punch makes a great summer afternoon sipper

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  Stoved potatoes

  Spice up potatoes with some paprika, garlic and herbs using this great recipe from the Vegetarian Society

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  Swiss carrot cake

  Kirsch and almonds flavour Sonja Watson's Swiss Carrot Cake

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  Lamb with yogurt marinade

  Slake lamb cutlets with Caroline Hire's zesty mint-flecked sauce for tender barbecued meat

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  Chocolate simnel cake

  Matt Tebbutt’s chocolate simnel cake is made with two types of marzipan sandwiched between sponge and topped with chocolate truffles and glazed almonds

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  Roast belly pork

  Paul Rankin knows that the secret to perfect crackling is lots of patience… and some salt and vinegar

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  Topside with garlic, chilli and anchovies

  Matt Tebbutt brings the best out of beef topside with a slow-cooked stew packed with Italian flavours

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  New york cheesecake

  A creamy baked cheesecake carpeted with fresh blackberries from Jane Asher