RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Romana gnocchi with Napoletana sauce

  Gennaro Contaldo’s traditional Italian dish can be assembled the day before it is needed and baked just before your guests arrive

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  Pork vindaloo

  Mignon Johnson cooks up an aromatic pork curry from Goa, India

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  Ravioli with asparagus

  Aaron Craze cracks an egg into the centre of fresh ravioli to make an impressive pasta dish

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  Apple pie

  Nigel Haworth gives this traditional dessert an extra taste sensation to remember with a serving of savoury Lancashire cheese

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  Warm bean salad with British brie

  Try this tasty salad from The British Cheese Board as a starter, light lunch or healthy supper

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  Mustard crust cottage pie

  Brian Turner cooks a frugal family favourite that feeds four for a fiver

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  Thai style cauliflower and carrot terrine with chilli and peanut dressing

  A pretty vegetable terrine with layers of white and orange and a kick of fresh ginger from The Vegetarian Society

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  Steamed spinach and rice dumplings

  Anjum Anand never serves a starter at dinner parties, just nibbles when her guests arrive. Try these light, vibrant dumplings with chutney as finger food or for a snack or light meal

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  Pistachio and cardamom rice pudding

  This creamy spiced rice pudding, Mewa Ki Kheer, makes a delightful ending to an Indian meal, from Marwari cook Gunjan Goela

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  Beef steaks with chop house butter

  Mark Hix cooks up a simple beef dish that’s perfect with a creamy butter flavoured with herbs, relish and mustard