RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Birthday cake

  Rachel Allen's cake has no butter, even when it's filled with lots of lovely whipped cream, it still seems so light. A great recipe for a children's party

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  Chocolate amarone slice

  Paul Heathcote makes the perfect weekend hot weather dessert – a slice of chocolate heaven

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  Warm beef salad with horseradish mayonnaise and fried onions

  Darina Allen creates a flavoursome starter with tender Irish beef fillet served with a fiery horseradish and crunchy onions

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  Bengali prawn curry

  Jayanti Bhattacharyya demonstrates Chingrir Malai, a spiced prawn curry typical of her region of India

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  Irish champ

  Jamie Oliver makes the perfect accompaniment to his pork chops with sage, honey and apricots, or try with chicken, beef or fish.

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  French onion soup

  Supposedly invented by King Louis XV of France when he only had onions, butter and champagne in his hunting lodge, Matt Tebbutt’s favourite soup is delicious - even without the champagne!

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  Sticky toffee pudding

  John Burton Race shares a sweet family recipe passed down through generations

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  Stir-fry shredded beef

  A family favourite that's quicker (and healthier) to make than ordering from your local takeaway!

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  Roast partridge with braised lentils and butternut squash

  One of London’s leading chefs, Tom Pemberton from Hereford Road shares his signature game recipe, perfect for cold autumn nights

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  Feta, watermelon and mint salad

  A vibrant and refreshing summer salad that's ideal for al fresco eating from Diana Henry