RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Sausage and lentil casserole

  Keep a few staples on hand in the pantry to cook up Silvana Franco’s simple but hearty and warming casserole

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  Rhubarb and ginger crumble

  Simple to make and delicious to eat, James Martin's ginger and rhubarb crumble will be an all-time favourite

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  Braised lamb shanks with barley broth

  This slow braise from Peter Gordon yields two courses: a hearty barley broth to start, then a bowl of herby pasta topped with the meltingly tender lamb meat

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  Parmesan Rooster Potatoes

  For deliciously crisp-fried potatoes, indulge your tastebuds and make this simple recipe by Andrew Fairlie

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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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  Chocolate pistachio truffles

  Clodagh McKenna was taught this delicious recipe by a chocolatier from the area where she lives in Italy

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  Asparagus and morel tart

  A crisp pastry case and tarragon infused buttery sauce add the wow factor to this classy, seasonal recipe from Matthew Fort

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  Italian antipasti plate

  For a fabulous couldn't-be-easier starter, do an Italian job and simply buy in some deli-delicious goodies, as Jo Pratt suggests

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  Pepperless ratatouille

  For a tasty mid-week supper, nothing could be easier than Sophie Grigson’s vegetarian stew, which also makes a great accompaniment to a meat dish

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  Solstice pudding

  Suz Evasdaughter has devised this really fruity spiced dessert that looks great and is quick and easy to make