RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Shahi maanh daal (creamy black lentils)

  India's staple vegetarian dish of black lentils in a spiced sauce from Punjabi chef Manjit Gill Watch the video recipe

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  Chicken burgers with spinach and pine nuts

  Toasted pine nuts and a dash of chilli are the secrets of these delicious juicy burgers that the whole family will love

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  Crisp roast potatoes

  Tamasin Day Lewis's perfect accompaniment to a roast - golden crisp potatoes with a steamy centre for mopping up juices

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  Cheese straws

  Michel Roux’s grown-up cheese straws can be made with emmenthal, parmesan or any other hard cheese and are flavoured with sweet paprika and cayenne pepper

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  Courgette salad with sultanas and pine nuts

  This tasty vegetable salad from Tamasin Day Lewis couldn't be simpler to make

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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

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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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  Queen of puddings

  Warmed jam and a meringue topping keep Ann Muller's pudding traditionally English

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  Spanish Rooster Potato Omelette

  A winsome brunch dish or satisfying lunch or supper meal, Andrew Fairlie makes a meal out of the ever-popular Spanish Omelette

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  Lamb pasta

  Brian Davis serves up a wholesome one pot dish, packed with tender lamb shoulder, carrots, onions and sweet potato along with whole-wheat pasta