RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Jam and custard doughnuts

  Paul Merrett makes deliciously light doughnuts combining the traditional flavours of jam and custard

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  Apple and date chutney

  Add a little pizzazz to a Ploughman's, with Lesley Water's tangy and versatile Apple and Date Chutney

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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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  Hot buffalo southern fried chicken wings

  Charita Jones’s recipe for a North American favourite, spiced up with a special homemade Cajun seasoning, will be a sure-fire hit at any dinner party

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  Monkfish à la Franchise

  James Martin poaches monkfish tail with fresh spring vegetables for a quick and easy supper dish

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  Steamed orange and marmalade sponge pudding

  James Martin uses the tanginess of marmalade and freshness of orange zest to wonderful effect in this irresistible steamed pudding

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  Beetroot with onions

  Carmine-coloured and speckled with cumin seeds, Madhur Jaffrey's side dish makes a vibrant addition to any Indian banquet - perfect as a foil for a hot curry

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  Chump of lamb with olive oil mash

  Potatoes mashed with olive oil are the perfect accompaniment to Galton Blackiston's rich herby lamb

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  Greenest of green salads

  Sophie Grigson celebrates the best of British spring-summer greens with a salad of dandelion leaves, marjoram, sorrel, broad beans and more

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  Beef Wellington

  Impress your guests with Alan Coxon's recipe for a classic beef dish, created in honour of the Duke of Wellington