RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Arancini with salt and pepper tomato sauce

  This classic Italian snack of risotto balls is a great way to use up any leftovers and served as part of an antipasti platter, says Paul Bloxham

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  Momma’s meatloaf with candied carrots

  Main courses don’t come much more comforting and satisfying than Charita Jones’ favourite, hearty meatloaf

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  Beetroot ravioli

  Chad Sarno, of vegetarian and vegan restaurant Saf in London, serves a healthy pasta dish with cashew herb boursin, asparagus salad and balsamic figs

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  Penne amatriciana

  Tom Parker Bowles serves a classic pasta dish, a rich tomato sauce with pancetta and chilli that has its origins in the town of Amatrice in central Italy

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  Carrot, courgette and coriander soup

  Go for triple the goodness with this tasteful carrot, courgette and coriander soup, enriched with dried porcini mushrooms

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  Sichuanese dan dan noodles (dan dan mian)

  Authentic Chinese flavourings, including fragrant Sichuan pepper, combine to tasty effect in Fuchsia Dunlop's homely noodle dish

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  Pork belly with white beans, quince and garlic toast

  Thomasina Miers makes her Spanish-inspired dinner party main, which is bursting with flavours and is worth the 3 hour wait

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  Pineapple upside-down cake

  Indulge in a bit of comfort cooking with Charita Jones' satisfying cherry-topped pineapple cake with sweet cinnamon glaze

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  Fontina and sorrel arancini

  A tangy salsa rossa with cinnamon, chilli and vinegar is the perfect accompaniment to Aaron Craze’s arancini – Sicilian risotto balls

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  Irish champ

  Jamie Oliver makes the perfect accompaniment to his pork chops with sage, honey and apricots, or try with chicken, beef or fish.