RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lavender and lemon lamb

  Lavender flowers and lemon zest make a surprisingly good seasoning for lamb - Sophie Grigson serves creamed beluga lentils on the side

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  Baked plums on brioche

  Matthew Fort cooks a simple, economical dessert using seasonal autumn fruits

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  Chilli and herb cajun cornbread

  Try Ainsley Harriot's version of an all-American classic - it tastes best warm out of the oven, but can be made up to one day in advance and stored in an airtight container

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  Gado gado

  Yufrita Skyner combines tender crisp vegetables with a spicy peanut sauce to create this colourful Indonesian dish

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  Tequila sunrise

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

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  The perfect Bloody Mary

  Fragrant basil and a big kick justify Tristan Stephenson's claim about this classic morning after cocktail

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  Homemade burgers

  For a fabulous take on fast food, Rachel Allen tucks meaty and moreish home made burgers inside toasted ciabatta

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  Pigeon bruschetta with red wine sauce

  Impress your guests with Matt Tebbutt’s sophisticated game starter with a wonderfully rich sauce

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  Baked ham with cola

  Sweet, sticky cola brings out the sweetness of the gammon in this American-style roast from Jennifer Middleton

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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