RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Beef salad with vegetables and pesto

  A stunning summer salad with rare slices of fillet steak, from Jun Tanaka

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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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  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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  Tomato and pepper gazpacho

  As vibrant and colourful as Spain herself, try this tangy, chilled gazpacho for a light lunch or refreshing starter

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  Lamb kofta skewers with tzatziki

  For a taste of summer sunshine, why not try Paul Merrett’s spiced lamb skewers with the traditional Greek cucumber and mint dip

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  Smoked trout, artichoke and potato salad

  This delicious salad from Simon Rimmer is topped with creamy yet healthy cottage cheese.

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  Ice cream with nuts

  Almonds, pistachios and cardamom seeds make a fabulous trio in Madhur Jaffrey's recipe for traditional Indian kulfi

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  Lamb chump chops in a tomato, chilli and bean sauce

  Brian Turner uses a fresh tomato and chive salsa to lift the flavours of slow-cooked spiced lamb

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  Pork larb

  For a low-fat dish bursting with flavour, try this recipe for Laos' classic pork dish from Tom Parker Bowles

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  Scotch ginger pancakes

  Serve this dessert with a selection of summer berries, a dollop of yogurt and a drizzle of warm honey