RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Garlic crostini with goats' cheese and red onion marmalade

  Salty cheese and sweet red onions make Gee Charman's party morsels very moreish

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  Shortbread

  A crumbly biscuit classic made to Claire Clark's family recipe

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  Trippa alla parmigiana

  Matthew Fort makes a treat out of tripe, with this Italian-based recipe using Parmesan cheese

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  Not entirely traditional guinness stew

  Dominic Cauldwell gives an oriental influence to this traditional beef stew

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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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  Singin' hinnies with spiced butter

  Sophie Grigson recalls a fond childhood favourite - a Sunderland recipe of fried scones that appear to 'sing' as they sizzle while being cooked

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  Chicken liver and chorizo salad

  Made in minutes, this smoky salad from Tom Parker Bowles is just what’s needed for a lazy summer lunch, perfect with a pile of crusty bread and a glass or two of chilled dry sherry

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  Lemon verbena crème brûlée

  James Martin's lusciously rich desserts are infused with the exquisite intensely lemony scent of lemon verbena and topped with crisp toffee

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  Pea guacamole with tortilla chips

  Fresh and verdant, Rachel Allen's dip and munchies add top notes of flavour to the party nibble selection

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  Pork and leek sausages with black pudding and leek mash

  Wholesome British flavours - pork, apples, cider and black pudding - make a delicious (and quick) sausage supper