RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Carrot falafel with tomato and carrot salad

  Sophie Grigson fries crunchy balls of ground chickpeas, cumin, and fresh herbs to serve hot with fresh salad and thick, creamy yogurt

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  Lemongrass and ginger cake

  The winner from our summer, 2008, baking competition, Catherine Hudspith, shares her winning cake recipe with the fresh flavours of lemongrass and ginger.

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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

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  Chargrilled squid with noodles, chilli and fresh coriander

  Paul Rankin makes a spicy noodle dish with the fresh flavours of pickled pepper and coriander

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  Mulled wine

  For a warming winter tipple try Simon Brown's simple recipe for spiced wine, great for parties

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  Baked camembert in a box

  James Martin's simple but classic French way of serving cheese makes a rich and delicious starter

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  Chicken tikka masala

  Lengthy marinating gives a real depth of flavour to Reza Mahammad's simple but seriously tasty chicken dish, great for barbecues

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  Chinese duck stir-fry

  Healthy, quick and full of flavour: try Tana Ramsay’s easy recipe

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  Porridge with almond roasted peaches

  Tana Ramsay dresses up oats with syrupy, toasted almonds and plump, oven-roasted fruit

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  Madeira sauce

  James Martin's rich sauce goes perfectly with tender beef