RECOMMENDATIONS

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  The perfect gravy

  Michael Caines reveals his secret gravy recipe, which is a good one to turn to after roasting your meats

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  Chocolate dipped strawberries

  Succulent strawberries and smooth melted chocolate make a dynamite duo as a quick dessert in this lovely recipe from Fran Warde

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  Warm beetroot, pomegranate and feta salad

  Sophie Grigson whips up a flavoursome salad that’s as much a treat for the eyes as the stomach

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  Plain paratha (lightly fried bread)

  Discover just how delicious a home-made paratha can taste with Vicky Bhogal's recipe for these classic Indian flat breads

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  Chicken aku paku

  From Zanzibar, Paul Merrett's piquant chicken dish sings with coconut, cardamom and chilli

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  Fried red mullet with tomato and sardine sauce

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

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  Ginger beer

  Tim Warrilow and Charles Rolls show that making your own ginger beer is easier than you might think - add cinnamon, cloves or cayenne pepper for extra kick

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  Pineapple with muscovado heaven

  For a dessert with impact, Prue Leith slices up then reassembles a pineapple, and serves it with glasses of treacly cream

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  Plum frangipane

  Rosemary Shrager bakes a beautiful tart with classic French frangipane cream and seasonal plums

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  Wok-fried prawns with sugar snaps

  A lightening quick Chinese seafood stir-fry from Gary Rhodes