RECOMMENDATIONS

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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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  Hunting pudding

  This steamy pudding was traditionally enjoyed after a long day hunting, but Irene Dunn recommends it for any occasion!

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  Lasagne 1970s style

  Alastair Hendy cooks a rich, meaty version of this popular dish, and has plenty of tips for preparing it
  From Home Cook

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  Roast duck and gravy

  Trina Hahnemann makes fresh duck stock for a delicious gravy and stuffs whole duck with prunes and apple for a great alternative to turkey for Christmas dinner

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  Vignole with lamb

  Aaron Craze makes a classic Italian spring vegetable stew topped with Parma ham and served with lamb cutlets

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  Mango lassi

  A cool and refreshing yoghurt smoothie with an evocative hint of cardamom from Roopa Gulati

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  Poulet forestière

  Fanny Craddock’s classic chicken and mushroom casserole is enriched with cognac and double cream

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  Chicken and sun-blushed tomato salad

  Fragrant chicken and olives, spices and succulent sun-blushed tomatoes make up this tempting salad by Ainsley Harriot

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  Cheesy Rooster Pancakes

  Ring the changes and make a meal out of Andrew Fairlie’s healthy mustardy potato pancakes…

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  Very easy raspberry ice cream

  You don’t need an ice cream machine, or any patience to make Silvana Franco’s chocolate-rippled raspberry ice cream