RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Coconut fruit cake

  Chockfull of fruit and coconut, this more-ish cake from Marguerite Patten is sure to become a favourite

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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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  Lasagna al forno

  With its rich meat sauce and home-made béchamel, Tamasin Day-Lewis's magnificent lasagne will have everyone clamouring for seconds

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  Mushroom risotto pie with ginger coriander sauce

  For an eye-catching main course, try Claire Cook's tasty mushroom risotto-filled pie, served with a flavourful cream sauce

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  Chicken with braised field mushrooms

  Matt Tebbutt cooks a quick and easy dish with the classic combination of chicken and mushrooms

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  Veal and ham pie

  A double layer of puff pastry makes this pie from Cass Titcombe a really buttery treat

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  Basil panna cotta

  Garrey Dawson welcomes the beginning spring with this sweet and creamy dessert infused with fresh basil

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  Chilli con carne

  Beat the early winter blues with Allegra McEvedy’s take on Texas’s official state dish!

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  Sardine and caramelised onion tart

  Matt Tebbut creates a delicious puff pastry tart with a fresh Mediterranean flavour

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  Baked camembert in a box

  A simply clever modern classic via the Tanner Brothers - an unctuous starter, lunch, or alternative cheese/dessert course