RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Shahi maanh daal (creamy black lentils)

  India's staple vegetarian dish of black lentils in a spiced sauce from Punjabi chef Manjit Gill Watch the video recipe

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  Mulled wine

  Combining citrus, spice and sweetness, James Martin's recipe for our favourite tipple at Christmas is deliciously aromatic

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  Spaghetti primavera

  A light and tasty pasta dish that makes the most of spring - primavera - vegetables.

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  Cream of mussel soup with celeriac and saffron

  Deliciously tart with the tang of creme fraiche, Rick Stein's soup auburn-hued soup is well-worth second helpings

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  Negroni cocktail

  Neat gin, Martini and Campari make up this colourful cocktail from Tristan Stephenson

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  Cullen spink

  Bob Spink's tongue-in-cheek take on the traditional Scottish smoked haddock soup, Cullen Skink

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  Aubergine salad

  This deliciously different salad from Edna Alexakis works especially well with barbecued food

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  Crepes suzettes

  Giuseppe Vurchio creates the famous French dessert of thin pancakes in a deliciously boozy citrus sauce

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  Cucumber, cashew nut and sesame salad

  Matt Tebbutt's crunchy, healthy salad is a delightful combination of Asian tastes

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  Classic Victoria sponge

  Jane Asher's sponge sandwich with whipped cream and strawberry jam is a classic British afternoon tea treat