RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Pea and ham soup

  Mike Robinson's slowly simmered soup makes a satisfying and tasty treat from the simplest of ingredients

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  Jerk mussels

  Charita Jones adds a touch of soul to a simple bowl of mussels, with a vibrant taste of the Caribbean

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  Homemade pork sausages with apple sauce

  Piping hot mashed potato dotted with chopped cabbage is the classic accompaniment for homemade sausages in Rachel Allen’s Irish classic

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  Brie soup

  A warming cheese soup from The Vegetarian Society served with little cranberry toasts

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  The original Cornish pasty

  Caroline Yates' traditional pasties from south west England are delicious eaten hot or cold and makes a great lunch, supper or picnic dish

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  Sweet Thai chilli chicken

  Sweet chilli sauce peps up Chef Yang from Amoy’s chilli-chicken stir-fry

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  Spicy meatballs

  Wendy Syke’s way of turning minced beef into delicious meatballs served in a coconut-based, spicy tomato sauce is comfort food at its best

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  Tenderstem broccoli and sweet potato filo rolls

  Spiced pastry cigars with a cool yogurt make a great veggie starter or light meal from The Vegetarian Society

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  Pumpkin soup

  A sweet and creamy soup from James Martin to warm up the winter months

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  Moussaka

  For a flavourful meal, try James Martin's recipe for a classic Mediterranean dish made from aubergines and minced lamb