RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Tuna carpaccio with rocket and Parmesan

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  Mussels with raisin beer and spring onions

  Paul Heathcote presents an unusual but delicious combination of mussels with sweet raisin beer, served with tomato-rubbed bread

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  American cherry pie

  Summer wouldn’t be complete without a slice of Sophie Grigson’s perfect traditional cherry pie – authentic as the 4th of July

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  Tarte Tatin

  Rachel Allen makes the classic French upside-down apple tart

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  Apple pie and custard

  For the ultimate comfort pud, try James Martin's easy apple pie with home-made custard scented with vanilla and thyme

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  Marshmallows

  James Martin suggests serving his delectably light fluffy marshmallows threaded onto skewers with juicy strawberries

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  Lobster thermidor

  Matt Tebbutt’s classic French dish of lobster slathered in béchamel sauce and topped with bubbling gruyère is perfect with skinny fries and a green salad

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  Wild sea bass with melted onions

  Smoked mussels add an extra layer of deliciousness in Matt Tebbutt's recipe for pan-fried fish with intensely flavoured onions

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  Lamb kofta with herby couscous

  Bring a taste of the Middle East to your table with these cumin-scented koftas, served with coriander and parsley couscous

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  Haggis stuffed chicken with roasted root vegetables

  John Quigley’s twist on the modern British dish also known as ‘Balmoral Chicken’ is to brush it with Dijon mustard to add another element of flavour