RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Sea bass with yuzu koshu

  A spicy citrus marinade gives Nick Watt’s fish dish an interesting Asian twist

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  Rice pudding with boozy prunes

  Stewed in tea and Armagnac, prunes add a kick to Diane Johnson's traditional rice pudding

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  Leg of lamb with couscous

  Couscous studded with pomegranate and raisin makes a pretty accompaniment to Aaron Craze’s rosemary, garlic and lemon lamb

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  Crispy duck confit

  Paul Rankin, from top Belfast eatery Cayenne, shares his recipe for an Asian-inspired crispy duck

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  Traffic light ice lollies

  Colourful, fun and a great way to give fresh fruit to your children.

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  The perfect hollandaise sauce

  Simon Rimmer’s cracked the recipe for this classic French condiment, and it’s as easy as ever to prepare

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  Venison pate with spicy pickle

  Paul Bloxham’s tasty terrine would make a spectacular starter or an impressive addition to a spring picnic

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  Escarole and smoked mozzarella pie

  Gennaro Contaldo cooks a gutsy pie with a relative of the endive; also eaten cold, it’s an ideal dish for sunny outdoor snacking

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  Pork and stilton sausages with apple and plum relish

  Pork and Stilton sausages, onion mash and a spicy fruit relish make a fabulous trio in this yummy sausage supper

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  Cheese fondue

  Arthur Potts Dawson makes the après-ski classic that's perfect for sharing: crusty sourdough bread swirled in melted cheese