RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Banana muffins

  Jane Asher whips up some wholesome banana muffins, ideal for summer picnics, tea parties or breakfast on-the-run. Hold your own Blooming Great Tea Party to support Marie Curie Cancer

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  Aussie Sandwich

  Aaron Craze makes a delicious focaccia sandwich with fresh vegetables and homemade aioli

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  Herrings with crushed potatoes

  A zesty herb dressing brightens up Jun Tanaka's meal for one

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  Pork pies with dips

  Gary Rhodes serves pork pies with Cumberland sauce, piccalilli dip, celeriac remoulade and a fresh cucumber salad

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  Coq au vin

  Jun Tanaka makes the traditional French dish of chicken in red wine

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  Spiced asparagus wraps

  Cyrus Todiwala draws his inspiration from a Kashmiri recipe for this seasonal starter served with an apple and potato bhaji

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  Tuna steak with baked potato and broccoli

  Try Nell McAndrew's simple and healthy take on tuna steak

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  Herb-crusted lamb

  Michael Caines serves a wonderful parsley and breadcrumb-coated lamb with a rich lamb jus and peas

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  Almond and orange florentines

  These simple little biscuits from Tamasin Day-Lewis add a touch of sophistication to cool desserts, especially ice creams

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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