RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Perfect pesto

  Matt Tebbutt’s secret to perfect pesto is Sardo cheese, which gives a stronger, better flavour

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  Coconut macaroon tart

  The rich oiliness of coconut in Rachel Allen’s simple recipe helps keep this sweet treat moist for a few days

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  Rainbow superfood salad

  Allegra McEvedy’s healthy salad makes a dramatic appearance on the table and tastes fab too

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  Chicken with apricot and sage stuffing

  Aaron Craze's dinner party chicken, stuffed with apricots and sage, is served with fresh baby vegetables and a tangy lemon sauce

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  Braised lamb shanks with barley broth

  This slow braise from Peter Gordon yields two courses: a hearty barley broth to start, then a bowl of herby pasta topped with the meltingly tender lamb meat

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  Glazed pork chop with peppers

  Jun Tanaka serves French-trimmed pork chops cooked in a sticky honey-soy glaze with sweet and sour peppers and herb dressing

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  Beef Carpaccio salad

  Eco-chef Arthur Potts Dawson creates a peppery rocket and radish salad with tender slivers of herb-encrusted beef

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  Tomato and pepper gazpacho

  As vibrant and colourful as Spain herself, try this tangy, chilled gazpacho for a light lunch or refreshing starter

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  Potato, chorizo and feta frittata

  Rachel Allen's mouth-watering frittata is packed with potatoes, chorizo and onions and flavoured with aromatic marjoram for a quick tasty meal

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  Fried red mullet with tomato and sardine sauce

  Get your fish fix with this Michelin-quality dish from Jason Atherton