RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Smoked haddock and quail egg canapes

  Your guests will be talking about Tana Ramsay's easy canapes for much longer than it took you to make them

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  Duck casserole with green olives and orange gremolata

  Bill Granger lightens a naturally rich and fatty meat in a zesty stew served with soft polenta

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  Asparagus au gratin

  Fresh asparagus, creamy sauce and a crisp cheese-crumb topping make heavenly eating in this delightful recipe from Sophie's mum, Jane Grigson

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  Almond and orange florentines

  These simple little biscuits from Tamasin Day-Lewis add a touch of sophistication to cool desserts, especially ice creams

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  Fillet steak with whisky cream

  Sue Parker-Roberts uses soya cream to enrich her mustard, whisky and red wine sauce

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  Salmon kedgeree

  Carolyn Chesshire adds cream and quail eggs along with the pink tinged fish to transform this homely dish into a truly decadent one

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  Baked beans on toast

  The ultimate in fast home-cooked food. Turn a snack into a meal in just a few minutes with Roopa Gulati

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  Rice pudding with boozy prunes

  Stewed in tea and Armagnac, prunes add a kick to Diane Johnson's traditional rice pudding

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  Cheesecake with strawberries and balsamic vinegar

  Strawberries and balsamic vinegar were made for each other, as Frank Bordoni's irresistible cheesecake reveals

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  Bean soup with bruschetta and parmesan rinds

  Gennaro Contaldo’s delicate bean soup is simple to prepare and nutritious – stir in leftover parmesan rind and celery leaves for a deeper flavour