RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Omelette

  Rowley Leigh shows how to make the perfect fool-proof omelette with some simple ingredients and the aid of a fork

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  Paneer tikka (grilled paneer)

  Tikka means morsel in Hindi, and here Punjabi chef Manjit Gill makes grilled morsels of spiced Indian cheese

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  Spicy pork balls wrapped in lettuce leaves with Thai herbs

  There's more to mince then boring spag bol spice-up minced pork with Tom Parker Bowles

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  Lambs’ kidneys with samphire on toast

  Don’t settle for the same old pre-packed lunches when you’re pushed for time – Richard Corrigan uses spectacular ingredients in a simple way

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  Chorizo and potato soup

  You'll probably have potatoes and onions in the house even if the cupboard are otherwise bare, so you could make Darina Allen's simply delicious soup at a moment's notice

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  Cassoulet

  Classically French, Rick Stein's substantial winter dish is a one-pot meal that's a real crowd pleaser, especially on a blustery day

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  Rump of lamb with spiced aubergine and courgette

  For a delicious Mediterranean dinner, try Matt Tebbutt’s fragrant, lightly-spiced lamb and vegetables with yogurt dressing

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  Stir-fried pork mince with noodles

  Silvana Franco cooks up a quick and simple Chinese dish with a refreshing crunch from little gem lettuce and bean sprouts

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  Cassis-tini cocktail

  A potent martini cocktail from Tom Parker Bowles makes the perfect pre-dinner sharpener

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  Pan-fried peppers with chorizo rice

  An easy chicken supper dish with Spanish flavours from Silvana Franco