RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Mixed berry cake

  Simon Rimmer makes a delicious berry-studded sponge cake with a sweet, tangy sauce

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  Fruity pork with ginger

  This recipe from the Women’s Institute is a great cook-ahead dish - the fruit flavour combined with the spices is divine and it’s delish served with rice

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  Chicken and sun-blushed tomato salad

  Fragrant chicken and olives, spices and succulent sun-blushed tomatoes make up this tempting salad by Ainsley Harriot

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  Shahi maanh daal (creamy black lentils)

  India's staple vegetarian dish of black lentils in a spiced sauce from Punjabi chef Manjit Gill Watch the video recipe

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  Sweet and sour pork

  This quintessential Chinese takeaway dish makes a thrifty supper for four in Michael Caines take-away to make at home

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  Loin of pork with caramelised apples and cider

  A hearty French recipe from James Martin from his road trip around Brittany.

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  Sweet and sour pork with water chestnuts

  Tender pork and crunchy water chestnuts are brought together in a sweet and sour sauce in this recipe harking from Beijing’s Imperial era. Recipe by Gary Rhodes

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  New potatoes with samphire and broad beans

  Galton Blackiston cooks with spring’s seasonal produce, along with pullet’s eggs – a slightly smaller egg from a young hen

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  Oreo cookie cheesecake

  Ravinder Bhogal makes an exceedingly naughty cookie cheesecake, best served in bed!

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  Duck rolls

  These crisp spring rolls made with Cherry Valley duck make a tasty snack or starter