RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Quince and polenta crumble

  Perfumed quince and musky spices combine in Matt Tebbutt's delicious crumble

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  Strawberry, clotted cream and rose petal sandwiches

  Strawberries and cream make a dreamy summer filling for Diana Henry's dainty finger sandwiches

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  English ale-soaked Christmas pudding

  Let everyone in the family have a stir and make a wish when you prepare Diana Henry's fabulous traditional Christmas pudding on 'Stir-up Sunday'

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  Woodcock with salsify and cavalo nero

  Try Matt Tebbutt's hearty British dish of roast woodcock with garlicky toast, stir-fried salsify, black kale and scented bread sauce

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  Lasagne 1970s style

  Alastair Hendy cooks a rich, meaty version of this popular dish, and has plenty of tips for preparing it
  From Home Cook

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  Shortbread served with set pot crème

  Claire Clarke shares her mother’s recipe for a traditional buttery shortbread – perfect with pumpkin-based custards

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  Whole sea bass with fennel, radicchio, leek and anchovy sauce

  Served with an interesting combination of vegetables, Theo Randall’s herb-flavoured fish would make a perfect main for a dinner party

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  Maca milk

  Karen Knowler shares a recipe to make super-healthy but strong-tasting maca a lot more enjoyable

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  Cornish crab cocktail with avocado and sweetcorn sorbet

  Jason Atherton shows that it doesn't have to be difficult to create a thoroughly stylish starter for a special dinner

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  Chicken kiev

  Chicken Kiev is one of those old favourites that everyone loves, especially the kids - Ainsley Harriott's version is served with a smooth butter bean purée