RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Steamed pork and prawn siu mai dumplings

  Chinese Dumplings come in all shapes and sizes and regional variations are many - Ching-He Huang suggests tasty variations of her simple recipe

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  Wild rabbit ravioli with parmesan

  Aldo Zilli’s dish is big on flavours, with sage and garlic pepping up the creamy parmesan gratin

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  Pink champagne cocktails

  Ali Cooke's pink and perky champagne cocktails will start any occasion off with style and sparkle

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  Chawan mushi

  A gossamer-light savoury Japanese custard with prawns, salmon and shiitake mushrooms from Jill Dupleix

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  Richmond maids of honour

  Supposedly invented in Henry VIII’s court, these little puffed pastry tarts have been seducing people since the sixteenth century - from Eleanor Smallwood

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  Ayam percik (chicken with coconut and pineapple)

  Chef Wan makes a Malaysian curry where the chicken is first simmered in an aromatic gravy, then finished on a griddle pan for a smoky edge

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  Cherry pithiviers

  Crisp pastry, yielding to a deliciously moist almond filling is a classic celebration of French baking at its best - try this recipe by Rick Stein...

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  Mussels in gewürztraminer with chives and cream

  Matthew Fort’s refined version of the classic moules a la crème combines the fruity flavour of Gewürztraminer with creamy mussels for a delicious starter or light meal

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  Cinnamon and pecan butterscotch buns

  These sticky buns from Ainsley Harriott make a great weekend breakfast treat. Kids just love to get involved with all the mixing, kneading and rolling

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  Steamed chicken with mushrooms

  A healthy steamed dish with delicate flavours inspired by Chinese herbal medicine - from Gary Rhodes