RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lion head soup

  This sensational Shanghai dish of large crab meat and pork balls, from Gary Rhodes, is served in an aromatic broth that's both soothing and delicious

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  Aubergine salad

  This deliciously different salad from Edna Alexakis works especially well with barbecued food

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  Tournedos rossini with cheese and onion potato and ratatouille

  Big on bold Mediterranean flavours, this meaty steak and garlicky ratatouille is Andy Tynemouth's ultimate party piece

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  Broth of lamb sweetbreads with peas, mint and lettuce

  Combining the richness of sweetbreads with the simplicity of a fresh herb broth, Garrey Dawson’s recipe is a treat for those who love offal

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  Easy sticky buns

  Filled with brown sugar, toasted pecans, and sweet raisins, you’d hardly believe that these tasty treats from Ina Garten are made with ready-made puff pastry

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  Red prawn curry

  Chilli, galangal and zesty kaffir lime create the distinctive Thai flavour in Caroline Hire's quick and easy curry

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  Spiced and super-juicy roast turkey

  Soaking overnight in a fragrant brine helps makes Nigella's turkey the juiciest you will ever try

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  Chicken kebabs

  Sophie Grigson's smoky marinade turns chicken on a stick into something really special!

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  Roast pigeon

  Pierre Koenig delivers a little bird with a lot of flavour in this tasty recipe for roast pigeon

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  Hazelnut and chocolate dacquoise

  Sweet and indulgent, Rick Stein's nutty meringue is sandwiched with a tasty dark chocolate cream - perfect for midnight feasts