RECOMMENDATIONS

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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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  Banana tarte fine with rum

  Matt Tebbutt uses bananas to make a delicious banana tarte fine with rum – perfect for weekend entertaining.

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  Baked goat's cheese with autumn truffles

  Jun Tanaka combines two sublime flavours with a sweetly crisp salad in this elegant starter, just perfect for cooler weather

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  Victoria sponge cake

  Feather light sponge and a fabulous filling mean Paul Hollywood's easy to make, classic cake is sure to become a favourite

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  Beef Carpaccio

  Aaron Craze serves up this well-loved Italian starter, adding more flavours with beetroot, herbs and pecorino cheese

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  Steamed caramelised apple pudding

  Galton Blackiston adds an extra touch of decadence to this dessert, with a creamy butterscotch sauce

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  Winter Warmer

  This throat soothing, nose-unblocking, cheek ‘rosy-ing’ cocktail is a fantastic tonic against the cold weather. With hints of cinnamon, aniseed and a kick of ginger, this hot, spicy and yet smooth drink, enlivens the senses and warms the body.

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  Mutton pie

  Cass Titcombe's pie is rich and meaty - British food doesn't get better than this!

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  Lemon caramel strawberry nests

  If you like the taste of toffee apples, just wait until you taste these sticky summer puddings that are literally assembled in minutes.

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  Classic Victoria sponge

  Jane Asher's sponge sandwich with whipped cream and strawberry jam is a classic British afternoon tea treat