RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Grilled scallops with land cress and tarragon mayonnaise

  Using only the freshest ingredients, Matt Tebbutt allows the simple flavours to speak for themselves in this easy scallop starter

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  Blackberry infused vodka

  Merrilees Parker makes a deliciously simple infusion that’s perfect for drinks parties or as a Christmas gift

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  Indian shepherd’s pie

  Anjum Anand’s super supper dish combines Anglo-Indian flavours to wonderful effect

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  Chestnut, onion and mushroom soup

  Anthony Demetre suggests making this autumnal soup with any type of wild mushroom - for a touch of luxury, sprinkle over a little shaved truffle as you serve it

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  Zesty orzo salad

  For a piquant side dish that's great for buffets, barbecues and picnics, try Caroline Hire's lemon and caper pasta salad

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  Baked rice pud

  This rich, milky rice pudding is brought to you from Alastair Hendy's Home Cook

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  Mutton curry with rice and peas

  Aaron Craze cooks a Jamaican-inspired low-fat dish of spicy mutton curry with rice and peas

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  Fig crostata

  A fruity tart with vanilla-flecked pastry that would be equally well received at a picnic or dinner party, from Giancarlo Caldesi

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  Slow-roast shoulder of lamb with barley and mushrooms

  Warm up a cold day with this hearty dish of lamb in a creamy tarragon sauce from Ollie Rowe

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  Roast pheasant with bread sauce and baby spinach

  An impressive dish from Curtis Stone - pheasant legs slowly braised in garlicky goose fat, with succulent quick-roasted breasts