RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Classic Victoria sponge

  Jane Asher's sponge sandwich with whipped cream and strawberry jam is a classic British afternoon tea treat

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  Custard

  Sophie Grigson shares the secret of making the perfect custard

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  Sri Lankan pork curry with pandanus

  Sophie Grigson uses a roasted spice blend to give her black Sri Lankan curry its characteristic flavour

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  Chicken and sweetcorn soup

  Try Ainsley Harriott's version of popular chicken and sweetcorn soup - originally from the southwest of China...

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  Poached chicken salad with pomegranate molasses

  A pomegranate dressing gives a beautiful sweet-tart flavour to Sophie Grigson’s chicken salad

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  Grilled pork cutlet with prunes d'agen

  Chris Galvin serves simple pork chops with creamy mash and boozy prunes

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  Coriander prawns and longjing tea

  Ching-He Huang serves her herb-rich prawn dish with a smattering of crisp tea leaves – a taste sensation from the East

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  Moqueca de camarao

  Merrilees Parker serves a typical Bahian king prawn and coconut stew, a recipe that is a mix of Indian, African and Portuguese influences

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  John Dory with marinated broccoli

  Simply-cooked fish fillets with a tangy dressing and crisp broccoli accompaniment make Aaron Craze’s recipe a supper winner

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  Moules marinière

  Trish Deseine proves that mussels can be the ultimate fast food. Served with chips or crusty bread for dunking in the garlic and wine sauce, they’re a meal in themselves