RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Carrot and cashew crisp with hot lentil salad

  This delicious vegetarian dish from Marise Maddison combines the sweet flavours of carrot and toasted cashew with hot puy lentil salad and an orange and cardamom sauce

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  Bacon and cabbage with champ and parsley sauce

  Try some traditional Irish cooking with Norah Brown's hearty boiled bacon, perfectly accompanied by cabbage and creamy sauce

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  Chocolate pancakes

  The whole family will love Silvana Franco’s quick and easy dessert

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  Tropical pineapple salad

  Gary Rhodes takes the lead from Ezekial Jackson in this sweet, rum-laced pineapple salad

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  Salt and pepper prawns with tomato salad

  Bill Granger’s crispy prawns, with just a hint of chilli, make a perfect starter or even a light lunch

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  Roast lamb with lentils

  Henry Herbert’s recipe for lamb combines the best of full, earthy flavours for a comforting meal

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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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  Loin of pork with caramelised apples and cider

  A hearty French recipe from James Martin from his road trip around Brittany.

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  Mini spiced lamb burgers

  Kevin Dundon whips up a batch of moreish and aromatic lamb burgers that are perfect for snacking on

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  Zesty orzo salad

  For a piquant side dish that's great for buffets, barbecues and picnics, try Caroline Hire's lemon and caper pasta salad