RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Chicken in creamy asparagus sauce

  Brian Turner serves chicken pieces in a rich white wine and cream sauce, topped with buttery spears of asparagus

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  Cassoulet

  Classically French, Rick Stein's substantial winter dish is a one-pot meal that's a real crowd pleaser, especially on a blustery day

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  Spaghetti bolognese

  Roopa Gulati's spag bol is packed with herby notes and topped with Parmesan shavings - a much-loved comfort dish

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  Tomato and pepper gazpacho

  As vibrant and colourful as Spain herself, try this tangy, chilled gazpacho for a light lunch or refreshing starter

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  Huitlacoche quesadillas

  Thomasina Miers dares to be different with this Mexican dish using an edible corn fungus

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  Asparagus pesto (with penne)

  Merrilees Parker blitzes up a quick and tasty asparagus pesto that's perfect with a bowl of penne pasta

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  Chocolate, hazelnut and caramel tart

  Rachel Allen's gloriously rich and luxurious tart has a hazelnut caramel layer topped with a creamy chocolate layer

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  Braised ribs with cucumber salad

  Sophie Michelle’s globetrotting style combines intense Russian black tea with smoky soy and five spice in this dish

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  Spinach, pea and ricotta frittata

  Whip up Diana Henry’s delicious vegetarian frittata for a quick and healthy supper

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  Jersey royals with pancetta and rosemary

  Give spuds a regal coating of crisp pancetta and rosemary in this speedy “Genuine Jersey Royal Potatoes” recipe