RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Potted tea-smoked mackerel

  Ollie Pudney gives smoked mackerel a delicate twist with the refreshing aroma of camomile tea

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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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  Carrot and cardamom jam

  Thane Prince combines cardamom and carrot to wonderful effect – you could try this preserve with parsnips instead of carrots too

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  Sweet and sour pumpkin curry

  Sweet and sour flavours combine with subtle spicing in Khatta Meetha, a Marwari vegetable dish from Gunjan Goela

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  Spiced and super-juicy roast turkey

  Soaking overnight in a fragrant brine helps makes Nigella's turkey the juiciest you will ever try

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  Coffee cupcakes with chocolate frosting

  Silvena Rowe shows that coffee is not just for drinking, in this fabulous fuss-free recipe for coffee cakes with creamy chocolate topping

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  Chilli and tamarind barbecued fish

  Mild Kashmiri chillies give a little heat while tamarind gives a sweet and sour note to this Pomfret Recheado, from Ananda Solomon

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  Braised ox cheeks with mash

  As supermarkets seek to bring back customers with cheaper cuts of meat, Tom Parker-Bowles cooks a dish that is both cheap and comforting

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  Prune and almond tart

  Paul Merrett uses prunes from the Agen region of southern France in his well-known dessert recipe

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  Cheese rissoles

  Simon Rimmer combines the textures of crisp fried potatoes with melting smoked cheese and a minty pea purée for a thrifty dinner party starter