RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Not entirely traditional guinness stew

  Dominic Cauldwell gives an oriental influence to this traditional beef stew

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  Slow-baked lamb with cumin and coriander

  Rachel Allen's lamb needs very little attention for the four hours it's in the oven, making it the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday

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  Garlic baked custards

  Kirsty Smallwood adds roast garlic to these baked egg custards and suggests serving them with sautéed mushrooms for a truly tempting supper

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  Ploughman's lunch with own-made chutney

  Carol Wilson's selection of splendid cheese from North West England is served with delicious, quick-to-make fruit chutney

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  Neck fillet of lamb with mozzarella and tapanade

  The neck fillet of lamb is an inexpensive cut and full of flavour, especially with these Mediterranean flavours.

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  Spiced apple samosas

  Hot golden pastry pouches filled with delicious apple, sultanas and cinnamon is a triumph of a dish from Paul Merrett

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  Fontina and sorrel arancini

  A tangy salsa rossa with cinnamon, chilli and vinegar is the perfect accompaniment to Aaron Craze’s arancini – Sicilian risotto balls

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  Grilled mussels with chorizo

  Thomasina Miers makes a sizzling Spanish dish that goes perfectly with a chilled dry sherry and some marinated olives

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  Stir-fried ginger and chilli lamb

  A quick, simple and spicy wok-fried supper from Nancy Lam

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  Braised duck with peas

  Brian Turner cooks up a hearty meal of slow-cooked duck with a rich bacon and pea sauce