RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lemon posset

  With only 3 ingredients, Claire Clark's classic pudding must be one of the easiest you can make

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  Roast rump of lamb with thyme, garlic and spring vegetables

  Paul Rankin’s perfectly cooked lamb and young vegetables are perfect partners for a spring dinner party

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  Romana gnocchi with Napoletana sauce

  Gennaro Contaldo’s traditional Italian dish can be assembled the day before it is needed and baked just before your guests arrive

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  Scacciata

  Matthew Fort’s Sicilian bread is studded with sausagemeat and olives, making it a meal in itself

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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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  Fillet of beef with wild mushrooms and truffle

  For a ‘no expense spared’ dish, try James Martin’s beef with creamy wild mushroom sauce

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  Limoncello and lime granita

  This refreshing granita is wonderfully refreshing either on its own or as a palate cleanser before a main course

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  Perfect béchamel

  Galton Blackiston’s lump-less white sauce is the key to great-tasting lasagne, macaroni cheese and other dishes

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  Blackened monkfish with cucumber salad

  Served with a spicy bean and rice dish, Charita Jones’ traditional Cajun method is a delicious way to cook fish

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  Roasted red pepper soup with tiger prawns and scallops

  Brimming with colour and bursting with flavour, Mike Robinson's easy shellfish soup makes a great summer starter or light lunch