RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Stuffed breast of veal with fennel and green olives

  For a winning way to feed friends for a special occasion, try Tamasin Day-Lewis' stuffed breast of veal with wine-enriched sauce

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  Lentil and vegetable puree

  This is one of Annabel Karmel's most popular baby purees. It is a rich source of protein, iron and calcium.

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  Melba toast

  Melba toast is a perfect accompaniment for potted shrimp, pate or soup. From James Martin

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  Black pudding scotch eggs

  Simon Rimmer combines quails’ eggs and black pudding to transform this old picnic favourite into a modern dinner party starter

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  Turbot steak with vegetable stew

  Atul Kochaar's dish is light and has a freshness not normally associated with Indian cooking

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  Cranachan and shortbread tower

  Eadie Manson combines two traditional Scottish desserts into the perfect tea-time treat

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  Passion fruit tart with coulis

  Carol Maxwell makes a refreshing fruit tart which combines the tangy flavours of lemon and passion fruit with a crisp ginger crumb base

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  Christmas bread and butter pudding

  Diana Henry turns this traditional 17th century peasant pudding into a luxurious Christmas dessert with the addition of a few winter warming ingredients and a slug of whisky

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  Pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes, rocket and walnuts

  Try making this simple pasta salad the night before, as a perfect packed lunch

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  Partridge with pear purée and parsnips

  Aiden Byrne cooks a rich autumnal feast that he suggests serving with a creamy truffled mash