RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Spicy pumpkin coconut soup

  Spice up your Halloween with Simon Rimmer's richly aromatic roast pumpkin soup, complete with a chilli kick

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  Sticky gingerbread

  Sophie Grigson's dark and sticky homemade gingerbread is hard to beat for a teatime treat

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  Fish and thick-cut chips with tartare sauce and mushy peas

  Tom Aikens from Tom’s Place shows you how to cook the quintessential fish and chips with traditional accompaniments

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  Peking duck

  A popular choice at restaurants, Ching-He Huang's fabulous duck rolls are simple to make at home and taste delicious too

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  Chicken dippers with potato wedges

  Kids will adore Philippa Forrester’s delicious home-made and healthier alternative to purchased fast food

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  Black Forest gateau

  Nigel Kirkup brings back this 1960's classic, layers of chocolate sponge sandwiched together with chocolate mousse, and cherries before being smothered in cream and topped with chocolate shavings

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  Korean BBQ kalbi

  Judy Joo serves up traditional Korean BBQ beef called kalbi.

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  Jerk snapper with black-eyed peas a la shack

  Charita Jones serves up spicy fried fish with a bean stew and crisp plantains

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  Green garden soup

  Gary Rhodes' soup is a good excuse to bring gorgeous green vegetables together. If some are not available broccoli and spinach also offer rich flavours

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  Lemon and ginger posset

  Diana Henry’s smooth and creamy dessert gets an extra flavour punch when served with juicy poached loquat fruits