RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Melba toast

  Melba toast is a perfect accompaniment for potted shrimp, pate or soup. From James Martin

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  Pork and beans (leftovers dish)

  Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall makes a dish to throw together when you have the remains of a pork joint and have picked off all the crackling when nobody was looking!

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  Chocolate pancakes

  The whole family will love Silvana Franco’s quick and easy dessert

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  Pork and apple sausages with parsnip mash

  Sweet parsnips and apples compliment this hearty version of bangers 'n' mash, served with a light beer gravy

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  Roast goose with foie gras, apples and rosemary

  Matt Tebbutt's incredibly rich dish requires nothing more than simple roast potatoes and maybe mustard dressed green salad to serve

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  Halibut and white asparagus in lemon grass and coriander broth

  A healthy meal with fresh Asian flavours, from Stuart Gillies

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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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  Spooky Halloween cupcakes

  Scary to look at but delicious to eat, Rachel Slack's cupcakes are a terrifying treat

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  Grilled squid with chilli and rocket

  Aldo Zilli’s mother would cook squid quickly and simply on the barbecue when he was young. This is Aldo’s adaptation

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  Steamed apple, orange and ginger pudding

  For a twist on the traditional British steamed suet pudding, try Sophie Grigson’s fruity confection