RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cinnamon fritters with flambéed greengages

  James Martin uses a French sloe liqueur called prunelle de Troyes in this recipe, but you could substitute any fruit liqueur to give the dessert a different twist

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  Coq au vin

  Jun Tanaka makes the traditional French dish of chicken in red wine

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  Lemon grass and lime fish stew

  Ainsley Harriott's fragrant Thai-style stew is perfect for a summer evening - substitute cod with any firm-fleshed white fish if you prefer...

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  Sicilian fisherman’s stew

  Aaron Craze’s recipe for warming fish stew served with bruschetta, aioli and zingy salsa is the perfect foil for those chilly autumn nights

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  Mellifluous punch

  Smooth and sweet like its name, Matthew Fort’s punch makes a great summer afternoon sipper

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  Herbed partridge with sprout and chestnut risotto

  For an elegant alternative to the traditional Christmas lunch, try Jason Atherton's flavoursome game bird with a suitably festive risotto

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  Barbecue ribs

  Charita Jones’ ribs are hot, smoky and meltingly tender

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  Sweetcorn pancakes with lemon garlic chicken

  Paul Merrett has the perfect dish for the weekend: succulent chicken with sweet golden pancakes and a feta salad

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  Bruscandoli risotto

  Theo Randall shows that hops don’t have to be limited to making beer – the flavour of these spring greens is similar to asparagus

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  Pureed artichoke soup

  This deliciously filling summer soup perfected by Art Smith is a favourite of American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey