RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cornish pasties

  Crisp, glden pies filled with with potato, swede and beans, from The Vegetarian Society

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  Lemon grass and lime fish stew

  Ainsley Harriott's fragrant Thai-style stew is perfect for a summer evening - substitute cod with any firm-fleshed white fish if you prefer...

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  Pork belly hot pot

  Pork belly is a cheap but delicious cut of meat, and Jun Tanaka makes the best of its fatty texture in a meltingly good soy-based hot pot

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  Coconut laksa with scallops and green tea noodles

  A fragrant fish broth packed with sweet and sour Malaysian flavours from Peter Gordon

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  Rice and peas

  Junior Francis shows Gary Rhodes how to make this traditional Caribbean dish, which is the perfect accompaniment to high spiced meat or poultry dishes. It should really be called rice and beans though, since there is not a pea in sight.

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  Low fat, high fibre muffin

  Pam Ferris’ easy muffins make a delicious, healthy snack at any time of the day. Pam Ferris is a keen supporter of the Blue Cross Pet Charity. Visit their website at the bottom of the page.

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  Chicken kiev

  Chicken Kiev is one of those old favourites that everyone loves, especially the kids - Ainsley Harriott's version is served with a smooth butter bean purée

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  Harissa lamb kebabs

  Manu Feildel marinates lamb in home-made harissa made with pureed roasted red pepper - the lamb is threaded onto rosemary stalks to add extra flavour

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  Smoked trout pâté

  Silvana Franco's versatile pâté with pickled cucumber can be served as a starter, picnic dish or party canapé

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  Cherry clafoutis tart

  Make the most of fresh cherries with Matt Tebbutt’s pastry encased version of this light and puffy, cherry-scattered French batter pudding