RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Stout and demerara glazed whole ham

  In this tasty recipe from Northern Ireland, Caroline Workman cooks a whole ham with stout and demerara sugar, to ensure a flavoursome and succulent result

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  John Dory with a vegetable galette

  Michael Caines serves fried John Dory with a galette of aubergine, tomato and courgette (vegetables layered into a fan shape) and a tomato coulis

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  The perfect hollandaise sauce

  Simon Rimmer’s cracked the recipe for this classic French condiment, and it’s as easy as ever to prepare

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  Banana muffins

  Jane Asher whips up some wholesome banana muffins, ideal for summer picnics, tea parties or breakfast on-the-run. Hold your own Blooming Great Tea Party to support Marie Curie Cancer

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  Lemon cheesecakes

  Eric Lanlard’s little cheesecakes are the perfect sweet treat for a fancy afternoon tea

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  Rhubarb crumble

  Warm flavours of star anise, cinnamon and vanilla add a spicy note to Simon Rimmer's version of this traditional fruity pudding

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  Bacon chop with laver bread and cockles

  The fresh, briney flavour of the cockles are perfect with bacon. Mop up the juices with savoury laver bread to complete this traditional Welsh dish by Mark Hix

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  Curried parsnip and apple soup

  Make the most of some of autumn’s top produce with this spicy, filling soup recipe from Clodagh McKenna

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  Cheese fondue and tomato chutney

  For a delightful al fresco dinner for two, try Rachel Allen's Irish cheddar fondue with a home-made chutney and chunks of toasted bread

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  Roast chicken with garlic toasts

  Matt Tebbutt’s fantastic roast chicken is flavoured with preserved lemon and herbs and served with a flavoursome gourmet salad