RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Potato salad with caviar a la raisa

  Anton Edelman created this special potato salad recipe for Raisa Gorbachev, the wife of the former Russian president

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  Seared scallops with black pudding

  Paul Rankin whips up a classic combination of sweet scallops with rich black pudding and comforting mashed potatoes

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  Cherry pithiviers

  Crisp pastry, yielding to a deliciously moist almond filling is a classic celebration of French baking at its best - try this recipe by Rick Stein...

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  Creamed leeks

  Try James Martin's creative way with leeks - softened with shallots and thyme, and baked with cream and grated cheddar

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  Singapore-style prawns

  A sweet spiced sauce perks up prawns in this quick dish from Jason Atherton

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  Fat boy prawn curry

  Matthew Wright’s prawn curry in a rich, creamy sauce is bound to please the whole family

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  Brie and wild mushroom fondue

  Made for sharing, this creamy cheese and mushroom fondue is the perfect excuse to call friends for a special supper

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  Chestnut, onion and mushroom soup

  Anthony Demetre suggests making this autumnal soup with any type of wild mushroom - for a touch of luxury, sprinkle over a little shaved truffle as you serve it

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  Langoustine risotto with courgette flowers

  James Martin's creamy risotto incorporates delicately flavoured langoustines and is served with a crisp batter-coated courgette flower

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  Valerian hot chocolate

  James Wong’s simple drink calms anxiety and promotes sleep at the end of a stressful day, by mixing in soothing herbs with dark chocolate