RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lamb with a herb crust, alexander and white asparagus

  Jun Tanaka’s winning combination of lamb with fresh herbs and vegetables makes a wonderful main course for a spring dinner

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  Lamb tagine and cauliflower 'couscous'

  Paul Merrett’s luscious lamb tagine is served with cauliflower ground into tiny pieces and steamed to resemble couscous

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  Cinder toffee

  The vinegar and bicarb react together to make tiny bubbles in this sweet honeycomb treat from Diana Henry

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  Skate wing with black butter

  Hot, flavoured butter poured over sweet skate makes an easy yet impressive mid-week fish supper.

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  The perfect Bloody Mary

  Fragrant basil and a big kick justify Tristan Stephenson's claim about this classic morning after cocktail

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  Stracotto al vino rosso

  This rustic Italian beef and red wine dish is one of Theo Randall’s favourites. He cooks it on a Sunday, serving it with purple sprouting broccoli and polenta

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  Ale and mushroom puff pastry pie with champ

  These individual golden pies from The Vegetarian Society are delicious with a spring onion mash

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  Pan-fried pork with sweet paprika sauce

  The spiciness of paprika in a creamy sauce matches well with Arthur Potts Dawson’s quickly fried pork and grilled aubergine

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  Scallops with pea puree and smoked bacon veloute

  A salty bacon cream sauce is the perfect complement to fresh scallops in this classic dish from Michael Caines

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  Pork loin with anise squash and fried celeriac tops

  Spiced squash and crisp battered celeriac tops make beautiful complements to Lawrence Keogh’s simple pork loin chops