RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Norwegian almond cream (mandel pudding)

  Jules Evans serves up this traditional almond flavoured Norwegian pudding with a luscious blueberry compote

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  Fillet of halibut with soft crab and dill crust

  Increase the quantities of Paul Merrett’s recipe for an easy main course to impress your dinner guests

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  Chicken tikka masala

  John Burton Race celebrates the British affection for Indian cooking by making this national favourite

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  Russian-style salmon pie

  Matt Tebbutt’s fish pie is a delicious combination of salmon, rice, mushrooms and caviar in a pastry crust

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  Grilled veal chops

  Like the Italian salsa verde, this is a simple, easy-to-make sauce for any grilled fish or meat, and Rick Stein thinks it is perfection with a grilled veal chop

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  Mussels in sweet and sour chilli sauce

  Mussels make the perfect mid-week supper as they take virtually no time to prepare and taste absolutely delicious, especially with this sweet and sour chilli sauce.

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  Tamarind chutney

  Tangy tamarind chutney makes a zingy accompaniment to grilled fish and chicken from Gary Rhodes and Fazil Bacchus

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  The perfect Bloody Mary

  Fragrant basil and a big kick justify Tristan Stephenson's claim about this classic morning after cocktail

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  The greatest chilli con carne

  A whole host of fabulous ingredients help this full on flavoured chilli from Paul Bloxham live up to its name

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  Crispy duck with roasted vegetables and beetroot sauce

  Nell Nelson serves a fantastic looking dish of crispy duck sitting on roasted vegetables on a bed of stunning pink beetroot sauce