RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Crayfish cocktail

  James Martin's sophisticated twist on prawn cocktail using sweet tender crayfish and fresh mayonnaise makes a delightful starter

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  Butter chicken

  A recipe from Moti Mahal restaurant for what is jokingly referred to as the national bird of Punjab, a much-loved Murgh Makhani

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  Chocolate, rosemary and white wine creams

  Sophie Grigson’s little chocolate pots make an elegantly simple dessert for a summer meal

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  Seared scallops with black pudding

  Paul Rankin whips up a classic combination of sweet scallops with rich black pudding and comforting mashed potatoes

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  Crab cakes with pineapple salsa

  Charita Jones cooks crab cakes with a fresh pineapple salsa for her dinner party first course using her momma’s special Cajun seasoning

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  Honeycomb toffee

  Crunchy, munchy - and most definitely moreish, this lovely toffee from Lotte Duncan will satisfy a sweet tooth in a special way

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  Trifle

  Two flavours of jelly give Flossie Squires' trifle an interesting twist to create this extra-fruity dessert

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  Warm beef salad with horseradish mayonnaise and fried onions

  Darina Allen creates a flavoursome starter with tender Irish beef fillet served with a fiery horseradish and crunchy onions

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  Devon spring lamb in herb and anchovy butter

  John Burton Race’s delicious main course with simple accompaniments showcases the new season’s tender young lamb

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  Pork with dried apricots

  Richard Corrigan slow-cooks pork shoulder into perfection with an array of sweet and savoury flavours