RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Gratin of Brussels sprouts with lardons, cream and almonds

  Sophie Grigson turns sprouts into gorgeous starlets in this luxurious dish from her book 'Vegetables'

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  Fried vegetable rice

  Use up leftover rice in this quick and tasty dish from Gary Rhodes

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  Spicy stir-fried vegetables

  The combination of spiced vegetables and sweet coconut makes the perfect starter in this recipe by Sanjay Dwivedi

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  Tequila sunrise

  Grenadine syrup creates the classic sunrise in this tequila based cocktail from Simon Rimmer

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  Confit of salmon with ginger and broccoli

  Poaching salmon fillets in duck fat makes them rich and succulent in Jun Tanaka's quick recipe

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  Grilled red snapper with mango salsa

  The Dean of Southwark’s Easter fish dish puts a modern spin on a traditional custom

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  Smoked trout with tarragon mayonnaise

  Sophie Grigson makes a pretty, easy starter for a summer evening, with a sharp crisp salad of cucumber and radish and a rich herb scented mayonnaise

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  Beetroot and walnut dip

  Besides its amazing colour, this dip from Mario Batali has a wonderful combination of earthy ingredients. It's great with warm pitta bread - or simply eaten with a spoon

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  Lamb’s tongue with cabbage and carrot salad

  Matthew Fort presents an easy starter with a bit of a kick.

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  Baked ham with cola

  Sweet, sticky cola brings out the sweetness of the gammon in this American-style roast from Jennifer Middleton