RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Farro salad with tomatoes

  Theo Randall uses nutty, wholesome farro grains to form the basis of this quick and healthy salad - perfect for a simple supper, packed lunch or picnic

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  Full English breakfast

  Kane Planken cooks the ultimate morning meal, complete with his special homemade baked beans

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  Spicy cucumber wedges

  A squirt of lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper, ground black pepper and roasted cumin seeds taste fabulous with sliced cucumber - try this Madhur Jaffrey recipe tonight...

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  Herbed partridge with sprout and chestnut risotto

  For an elegant alternative to the traditional Christmas lunch, try Jason Atherton's flavoursome game bird with a suitably festive risotto

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  Sugar glazed pork skewers

  Bill Granger’s pork skewers are glazed with sugar and pomegranate molasses, and are lush served with homemade mango chutney and creamed corn

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  Cocido Madrileño

  This Spanish stew from Mario Batali is the perfect hangover cure for the morning after a big night out on the town – and is two courses in one!

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  Patina of asparagus

  Sally Grainger’s recipe for asparagus custard, adapted from the ancient Apicius collection of Roman recipes, is surprisingly delicate and unsurprisingly delicious

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  Black pepper brownies

  Christine McFadden adds spice to these dark, dense and luxurious brownies – the pepper helps to balance their richness

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  Bbq'd leg of lamb with lavender and apple jelly

  Fresh lavender flowers add a subtle fragrance to barbecued lamb in Lotte Duncan's creative summertime recipe

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  Grilled rattlesnake fillet

  Snake fillet with black eye beans and a smoky chilli jelly from Robert Staegemann - try it if you dare!