RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Wild asparagus and broccoli salad

  This speedy start-of-summer salad combines crisp spears of wild asparagus and broccoli with olives, fontina cheese and a sprinkling of Japanese breadcrumbs

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  Pisto manchego

  This simple dish from Mario Batali is a sort-of pureed ratatouille which is served all over Spain on its own or accompanying meats, eggs, fish or bread

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  Salmon kedgeree

  Carolyn Chesshire adds cream and quail eggs along with the pink tinged fish to transform this homely dish into a truly decadent one

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  Honey and soy roasted quail

  Jason Atherton makes a stylish quail dish with foie gras and spiced pear chutney

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  Chicken with lemon, honey and rosemary

  This is Rachel Allen's most simple, yet delicious way to cook chicken - the perfect mid-week, child-friendly meal.

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  Blue cheese, white grape and red onion tart

  Red, white and blue combine in this impressive homemade tart from Paula Richards

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  Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham

  This quick and easy appetizer from Sophie Grigson is addictive to eat - and a real winner with drinks before dinner!

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  Welsh rarebit

  Tom Parker Bowles rustles up a treat that dates back to the 18th century - with ale and mustard, cheese on toast never tasted so good!

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  Vodka and vanilla panna cotta with minted strawberries

  James Martin adds a contemporary twist to the classic Italian chilled cream dessert by spiking it with vodka

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  Lebanese borek

  Crisp little cigars of feta-filled filo pastry make a great snack or starter in this hassle free recipe from Janet Brinkworth