RECOMMENDATIONS

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  American cherry pie

  Summer wouldn’t be complete without a slice of Sophie Grigson’s perfect traditional cherry pie – authentic as the 4th of July

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  Lime yogurt cake with rosewater and pistachios

  Decorate Rachel Allen's zingy lime yogurt cake with delicate rose petals

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  Real hot chocolate

  Give your children a cold-weather treat when they come back from school with Tana Ramsay's piping hot drink

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  Dutch apple cake

  Rachel Allen’s recipe is an old favourite – the apples sink to the bottom as it cooks, leaving a light sponge with a crisp sugary crust

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  Mini toad-in-the-holes with onion gravy

  Mini versions of classic dishes make fabulous party canapés - try these teeny toad-in-the-holes for a definite crowd pleaser

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  Cabbage with onion, bacon and thyme

  Crunchy veg and deliciously caramelised onions come together in Oliver Rowe’s recipe for a delicious snack on toast

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  Raspberry swirls

  Rachel Allen’s sticky pastries are a delicious alternative to scones for an afternoon tea

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  Joe grey soup

  A Romany Gypsy recipe for a cheap and filling sausage and potatoes soup from Paula Stanford

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  Marshmallows

  James Martin suggests serving his delectably light fluffy marshmallows threaded onto skewers with juicy strawberries

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  Lobster and scallop Carpaccio with vanilla ginger

  Michael Moore uses delicate flavours to enhance the seafood in this elegant dish