RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Melba toast

  Melba toast is a perfect accompaniment for potted shrimp, pate or soup. From James Martin

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  Chicken and shrimp noodles

  Jonathan Phang shares a treasured family recipe for a hearty noodle broth that is sure to become one of your family's favourites

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  Seafood platter with tamarind sauce

  Appease even the Kitchen Gods with this refreshingly exotic seafood smorgasbord, from Nancy Lam

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  Fruit slab

  Margaret Barnes bakes up this lightly spiced, fruit-filled tart to create a satisfying sweet treat

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  Spinach and feta pie

  Matthew Fort cooks a comforting winter dish with a hint of sunshine – he believes the best way to feel warm inside is to head for the kitchen and recreate what you ate in the summer

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  Tuna with lime, coriander and sea salt rub

  For fast food with flair, try Caroline Hire's tuna steaks in a crisp, spicy coating - in the kitchen or on the barbecue

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  Chocolate, pear and cinnamon tart

  With a spiced festive flavour, Giancarlo Caldesi's dessert is a prepare-pudding that's great for celebrations

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  Scallops in pesto di rucola (scallops in rocket pasta sauce with green beans)

  For an elegant seafood starter try Gino D'Acampo's griddled scallops, a delicious combination of flavours and textures

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  Aubergine and courgette crostinis

  Diana Henry makes two tasty vegetable toppings to pile onto slices of crisp garlicky toast

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  Twice-cooked duck curry with sweet potatoes

  Ben O’Donoghue’s Thai-style curry is fragrant with a delicious combination of herbs, spices and coconut cream