RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Mussels in gewürztraminer with chives and cream

  Matthew Fort’s refined version of the classic moules a la crème combines the fruity flavour of Gewürztraminer with creamy mussels for a delicious starter or light meal

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  Tuna with quinoa and bell pepper juices

  Chris Horridge makes this beautiful dish using the precision of molecular gastronomy

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  Hake with clams and parsley

  This simple but impressive Basque recipe from Mario Batali consists of pearly white hake with baby clams in a garlic and parsley sauce

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  Asian noodle soup with meatballs

  BBC Masterchef runner up Andy Oliver shows of his signature globetrotting style with a delicious Thai-inspired noodle dish with a twist

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  Coconut and mustard prawns

  As well as an array of Indian flavours, Anjum Anand adds English mustard to her spicy prawns

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  Tomato pasta sauce

  Aldo Zilli uses fresh tomatoes in his quick and healthy pasta sauce

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  Chorizo and potato soup

  You'll probably have potatoes and onions in the house even if the cupboard are otherwise bare, so you could make Darina Allen's simply delicious soup at a moment's notice

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  Seared escalopes of wild salmon

  It is very much a last-minute dish from Rick Stein so make sure everything is ready before you start. If using farmed salmon, pay a little extra and go for the best

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  Coddled eggs with butternut squash

  Sat Bains serves an impressive autumnal dish baked in kilner jars – but make sure your scales are accurate to the gram!

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  White sprouting broccoli with a poached egg

  Mark Jankel’s recipe is a refreshing new take on a poached egg with broccoliand hollandaise sauce