RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Skate wing with black butter

  Hot, flavoured butter poured over sweet skate makes an easy yet impressive mid-week fish supper.

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  Empanada

  The name of this traditional savoury pastry from Mario Batali comes from the verb empanar which means to cover with pan (bread).

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  Rabbit casserole in cock robin cider

  A parsnip mash with cream cheese and chives is the perfect accompaniment to Ricky Andalcio’s low-fat rabbit casserole

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  Glass noodles with fresh salmon, lime and mint

  Jill Dupleix puts some of those Asian store-cupboard ingredients to use in her summery Thai noodle salad

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  Tomato soup

  For a luxurious soup try Paul Bloxham's sophisticated recipe, flavoured with fresh herbs and enriched with cream

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  Niçoise salad

  James Martin tops a salad of beans, potatoes and hard-boiled egg with a creamy anchovy sauce to serve with sea bass

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  Lamb’s tongue with cabbage and carrot salad

  Matthew Fort presents an easy starter with a bit of a kick.

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  Tandoori roasted pistachio chicken

  Punjabi chef Manjit Gill cooks Murgh Pistadah, chicken cooked in the traditional tandoori style, but with a spiced pistachio marinade

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  Chicken liver and chorizo salad

  Made in minutes, this smoky salad from Tom Parker Bowles is just what’s needed for a lazy summer lunch, perfect with a pile of crusty bread and a glass or two of chilled dry sherry

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  Jersey royal and spring onion frittata

  Aaron Craze’s recipe with new potatoes is an indulgent option for brunch