RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Whisky potted prawns

  Matt Tebbutt’s mum used to make these when he was a child. He says this dish is “unashamedly rich and old-fashioned but really hits the spot”

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  Chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives

  This simple tagine from the Hairy Bikers would be great made the day before and left so the flavours can infuse

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  Steak supper

  There's a lot to be said for a great chargrilled steak - try your hand at making Nigel Slater's deliciously meaty steak supper

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  Coconut and lime smoothie

  A comfortingly sweet milky drink, this coconut smoothie is delicious poured over crushed ice

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  Cream of cauliflower soup with pan-fried langoustines

  Serve Andrew Fairlie’s elegant soup as a starter at your next dinner party

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  Thai prawn curry

  Spicy and spectacular, enjoy Aldo Zilli's temptingly fragrant Thai prawn curry

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  Cherry pithiviers

  Crisp pastry, yielding to a deliciously moist almond filling is a classic celebration of French baking at its best - try this recipe by Rick Stein...

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  Roast lamb

  Nigel Slater shows us how to roast succulent lamb and embellishes his meat with aromatic herby and garlicky tones

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  Roasted banana and ginger cheesecake

  Don’t know what to do when your bananas go brown? Silvana Franco shows how to reduce food waste and make something delicious at the same time

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  Chicory and gai choi salad with cold roast pheasant

  Matthew Fort's delightful winter salad is a perfect way to perk up leftover cold cuts of meat