RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Ale and mushroom puff pastry pie with champ

  These individual golden pies from The Vegetarian Society are delicious with a spring onion mash

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  Pappardelle with prosciutto and artichokes

  Aaron Craze’s simple pasta dish makes the most of delicious Italian produce, with a twist of mint that lingers on the tongue

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  White onion soup with scallops and chorizo

  A creamy white soup with a shocking orange drizzle of chorizo oil, from Paul Merrett

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  John Dory with a vegetable galette

  Michael Caines serves fried John Dory with a galette of aubergine, tomato and courgette (vegetables layered into a fan shape) and a tomato coulis

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  Strawberry, clotted cream and rose petal sandwiches

  Strawberries and cream make a dreamy summer filling for Diana Henry's dainty finger sandwiches

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  Chocolate orange cake

  You'll never guess what's inside this deliciously moist and rich-tasting chocolate cake, but here's a tip: it's very good for you

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  Mini toad-in-the-holes with onion gravy

  Mini versions of classic dishes make fabulous party canapés - try these teeny toad-in-the-holes for a definite crowd pleaser

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  Langoustine cocktail

  James Martin rings the changes on classic Prawn Cocktail by using beautiful fresh Breton langoustines instead

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  Gingerbread skeletons

  Cook up some scary snacks with Rachel Slack's skeletal gingerbread people, cats and dogs

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  Salmon filo parcels with dill sauce

  A creamy mustard and dill sauce compliments tender salmon wrapped in crisp filo pastry in this smart, yet simple dish