RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Apple pie and custard

  For the ultimate comfort pud, try James Martin's easy apple pie with home-made custard scented with vanilla and thyme

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  Fish pie

  With its crunchy topping of golden cheese and potato, Tamasin Day Lewis's traditional fish pie makes a wonderful family meal

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  Venison and mushroom pasty

  Sophie Grigson makes perfect autumn picnic fare with a venison, shitake mushroom and juniper pasty

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  Broad bean, feta and herb salad

  Make the most of new season broad beans with Matthew Fort's herby summer salad

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  Potato, chorizo and feta frittata

  Rachel Allen's mouth-watering frittata is packed with potatoes, chorizo and onions and flavoured with aromatic marjoram for a quick tasty meal

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  Poached eggs with asparagus

  Simplicity itself, this James Martin recipe depends upon good quality ingredients, such as the freshest asparagus, to be enjoyed at its best

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  Haggis stuffed chicken with roasted root vegetables

  John Quigley’s twist on the modern British dish also known as ‘Balmoral Chicken’ is to brush it with Dijon mustard to add another element of flavour

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  Barmbrack

  Caroline Workman's wonderfully moist fruit bread is one of Northern Ireland's most popular traditional specialities

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  Tagliatelle with deli sauce

  Aaron Craze makes fresh pasta with a simple creamy artichoke and salami sauce

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  Lemon cheesecake

  Try James Martin's luscious lemony cheesecakes for an easy and elegant answer to a speedy but special dessert