RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Maple-roasted mushroom burgers

  The sweetness of pure maple syrup is a tasty match for a meaty Portobello mushroom burger by Celia Brooks Brown

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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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  Spaghetti with cockles

  Tom Aikens’ simple seafood pasta would make an elegant dinner party dish

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  Almond and orange florentines

  These simple little biscuits from Tamasin Day-Lewis add a touch of sophistication to cool desserts, especially ice creams

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  Paneer and creamy spinach curry

  Roopa Gulati's simple seasoning of fried garlic, ginger and chilli makes this dish particularly memorable - serve with a stack of hot, buttery breads

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  Tropical pineapple salad

  Gary Rhodes takes the lead from Ezekial Jackson in this sweet, rum-laced pineapple salad

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  Spaghetti with tomatoes and mussels

  Tinned tomatoes, fresh mussels and a splash of white wine combine to great effect in Paul Young’s speedy supper

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  Anchoïade

  Alex Mackay’s salty and creamy anchovy and garlic puree is the traditional Provençal accompaniment to an aperitif

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  Ale and mushroom puff pastry pie with champ

  These individual golden pies from The Vegetarian Society are delicious with a spring onion mash

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  Christmas pudding

  Tamasin Day-Lewis creates the perfect Christmas pud - dark, delicious, chockfull of fruit, and boozy to boot!