RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Warm tomato tart with rocket salad

  Paul Merrett takes his inspiration from his allotment - anything from beefsteak to gardeners’ delight tomatoes would work in this simple tart

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  Mussels steamed in coconut milk, lime and coriander

  Serve Rachel Allen's Thai-inspired mussels with garlic bread for dunking

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  Cornish crab cocktail with avocado and sweetcorn sorbet

  Jason Atherton shows that it doesn't have to be difficult to create a thoroughly stylish starter for a special dinner

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  Vacherin with truffles

  Stuart Gillies uses a shaving of pungent white truffle to transform cheese on potatoes into a dinner party spectacular

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  Prawns with garlic, almonds and cauliflower purée

  Henry Harris' delicate seafood dish is an ideal winter dinner party starter

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  Coconut macaroon tart

  The rich oiliness of coconut in Rachel Allen’s simple recipe helps keep this sweet treat moist for a few days

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  Scallop, jerusalem artichoke and lentil salad

  Diana Henry combines textures and tastes in a stylish starter for six

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  Witch's eyeball punch

  Rachel Slack’s fruity lychee and grape punch is terrorific for Halloween!

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  Pomegranate, orange and mint salad

  Ainsley Harriot's salad makes a refreshing starter on a hot day - add a crumbling of Feta cheese for a more substantial meal

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  Cassoulet

  Classically French, Rick Stein's substantial winter dish is a one-pot meal that's a real crowd pleaser, especially on a blustery day