RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Dauphinoise potatoes

  In this classic French recipe, James Martin indulges in wafer-thin potato slices, simmered in lashings of cream

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  Salmon cream tagliatelle

  Try Debbie Cottis's simple but luxurious pasta dish, ideal for serving up to friends for an informal meal

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  Chilled melon soup with langoustines and basil

  James Martin's velvety smooth soup is served with tasty shellfish and topped with tangy basil-flavoured crème fraiche

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  John Dory with caramelised chicory

  Dylan McGrath, head chef at Mint in Dublin, makes a seasonal fish dish bursting with the exotic flavours of chicory, blood orange, coriander seeds and poached black grapes

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  Polenta-crusted hake with pea custard

  If you tire of traditional breadcrumbed fish, try Simon Rimmer’s crisp polenta creation

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  Ginger beer

  Tim Warrilow and Charles Rolls show that making your own ginger beer is easier than you might think - add cinnamon, cloves or cayenne pepper for extra kick

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  Spiced Gujarati potato balls (bateta wada)

  These fragrant, golden potato balls with a creamy yogurt dip from Bill Meswaniamake an ideal snack for when vegetarian friends are visiting

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  Rolled pork with basil, pine nuts and parsley

  Paul Rankin makes an impressive stuffed herby pork centrepiece, served with a potato, pea and horseradish salad

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  Creamy chicken and ham pie

  This hearty creamy pie is brought to you from Alastair Hendy's Home Cook

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  Fish goujons with tartar sauce

  Fish fingers aren’t just for kids, as Tana Ramsay shows in this version, adding parmesan and paprika for a more grown-up flavour