RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Birria

  Thomasina Miers cooks a traditional Mexican celebration dish of spicy beef stew with ancho chillies, served with a zingy salsa

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  Konafa

  Nuts and dried fruit are combined to make this tooth-achingly delicious Arabic pastry from Fatima Muganzi

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  Seared peppered tuna fish with sharp rhubarb sticks

  Gary Rhodes teams tuna and white peppercorns with rhubarb and balsamic vinegar to create an exciting combination as well as a balanced overall taste

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  Zesty orzo salad

  For a piquant side dish that's great for buffets, barbecues and picnics, try Caroline Hire's lemon and caper pasta salad

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  Potato mice

  These are guaranteed to leave your plate squeaky clean!

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  Slow-baked lamb with cumin and coriander

  Rachel Allen's lamb needs very little attention for the four hours it's in the oven, making it the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday

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  Lamb samosas with a mint yogurt dip

  Ideal for a cocktail party or mezze, Tana Ramsay's little parcels are a contrast of succulent lamb and crunchy filo pastry

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  Salmon and miso noodle soup

  Sweet teriyaki salmon, mossy spinach, bouncy noodles and rich pungent miso make an addictive mix from Jill Dupleix

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  Egg and nut-free American pancakes

  Alice Sherwood makes delicious allergy-free American pancakes that all the family will love

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  Chocolate brownies

  Fudgy and sticky, Tamasin Day Lewis's chocolate brownies are irresistible