RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Barbecued prawn cocktail

  Arthur Potts Dawson puts a summer twist on this classic starter

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  Chocolate cake

  For an easy treat, try Gioconda Scott's rich and tipsy chocolate cake, flavoured with lashings of brandy

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  Rice and peas

  Junior Francis shows Gary Rhodes how to make this traditional Caribbean dish, which is the perfect accompaniment to high spiced meat or poultry dishes. It should really be called rice and beans though, since there is not a pea in sight.

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  Pear and apple crumble with honey mascarpone

  Aaron Craze prepares an easy and delicious crunchy fruit crumble – without an oven

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  Snow pancakes with rum butter

  If the weather conditions are right, Joanne Wilson uses snow in her batter for a lighter pancake. Serve them with lashings of rum butter for an indulgent treat. This pud is one her nan used to make at weekends...

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  Lancashire hotpot

  Matthew Fort serves up a hearty British classic with lamb, kidneys and potatoes

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  Herb crepes with smoked salmon, crème fraiche and cucumber

  Smoked salmon with crème fraiche and cucumber inside golden herb-speckled crepes, make a stylish starter from Claire Macdonald

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  Carrot cake

  This classic cake is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, and Rachel Allen’s version is chock-full of raisins and pecans and with a zesty orange cream cheese icing

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  Beef steaks with chop house butter

  Mark Hix cooks up a simple beef dish that’s perfect with a creamy butter flavoured with herbs, relish and mustard

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  Rack of lamb with spinach

  Gary Rhodes compliments simple roasted rack of lamb with bacon enriched spinach