RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Tapenade

  Alex Mackay shares the recipe for Provence's famous olive pate - perfect for serving with crudites or as a relish for grilled red mullet

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  Fresh cranberry and orange sauce

  Matthew Fort prefers this American version of cranberry sauce that is lighter and fresher than the traditional British variety

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  Mussels on grilled sourdough with smoked bacon

  Steven Terry takes a classic moules mariniere recipe and turns it into a stylish dinner party starter

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  Italian antipasti plate

  For a fabulous couldn't-be-easier starter, do an Italian job and simply buy in some deli-delicious goodies, as Jo Pratt suggests

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  Pork chops with apple and sage sauce

  A creamy apple, pear and sage sauce makes this pork dish by Gary Rhodes rather special

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  Sea bream with sauce vierge

  Daniel Galmiche prepares baked fish fillets, served on a bed of mash with a fresh and simple herb and tomato sauce

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  Tagliatelle with tomato and pesto

  Michael Caines’ tomato sauce is cooked for an hour to make a rich sauce to serve with tagliatelle – fresh pesto and mascarpone are also added

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  Rainbow superfood salad

  Allegra McEvedy’s healthy salad makes a dramatic appearance on the table and tastes fab too

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  Warm tomato tart with rocket salad

  Paul Merrett takes his inspiration from his allotment - anything from beefsteak to gardeners’ delight tomatoes would work in this simple tart

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  Frozen berries with white chocolate

  Simple, scrumptious and an easy mid-week treat.