RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Coq au vin

  This classic French dish, a rich combination of chicken, mushrooms, bacon and wine, is ideal for dinner parties

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  Figs wrapped in Parma ham

  James Martin combines fruity British chutney with salty north Italian ham in his make-ahead starter

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  Braised hare biryani

  A classic Indian banquet dish made the traditional way by Atul Kochaar

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  Yorkshire pudding

  Tana Ramsay shares the secrets for golden, risen Yorkshire puddings every time

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  Artichoke salad with bagna cauda

  Green or ‘wet’ garlic has a mild flavour and looks like leek - Jane Baxter and Guy Watson add it to braised artichoke in this magnificent salad

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  Creamed leeks

  Try James Martin's creative way with leeks - softened with shallots and thyme, and baked with cream and grated cheddar

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  Lamb with baby vegetables, artichoke hearts and pesto dressing

  A vibrant dish from Sophie Grigson with all the colours and textures of summer

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  Bucatini with bacon and mascarpone

  Matt Tebbutt’s cheap and easy-to-prepare pasta dish uses a piece of bacon to make a stock - a great thrifty tip

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  Hot mulled cider punch

  For a warming winter tipple packed with flavour, try Joe Wadsack's sweet and spicy mulled cider punch

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  Raised game pie

  Galton Blackiston's scrumptious pie is served cold, with palate-pleasing piccallili or pickled onions, to complement the rich flavours