RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Macaroni cheese

  A few flavoursome extras add oomph to an old favourite in Tamasin Day-Lewis's tempting variation on macaroni cheese

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  Carrot and coriander soup

  Carrot soup with a touch of spice makes a tasty meal in Janet Brinkworth's simple recipe

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  Spaghetti carbonara

  Aaron Craze adds a sprinkling of fresh marjoram to classic carbonara

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  Scallops with pea puree and smoked bacon veloute

  A salty bacon cream sauce is the perfect complement to fresh scallops in this classic dish from Michael Caines

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  Grouse breasts with salsify, endive and wet walnuts

  Matt Tebbutt creates restaurant-style food at home, demonstrating a simple and quick game dish that's perfect for entertaining

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  Chilli-fried potted shrimps

  Atul Kochhar has a soft spot for English potted shrimps, but likes things a bit spicier

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  Tuna carpaccio with rocket and Parmesan

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  Seared tuna with aubergine chutney

  Buy top-notch tuna fillets to ensure the pink inside of the fish is cooked to perfection - Ainsley Harriott's sweet pine nut and aubergine chutney works a treat too

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  Warm tomato tart with rocket salad

  Paul Merrett takes his inspiration from his allotment - anything from beefsteak to gardeners’ delight tomatoes would work in this simple tart

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  Grilled squid with chilli and rocket

  Aldo Zilli’s mother would cook squid quickly and simply on the barbecue when he was young. This is Aldo’s adaptation