RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Chicken som tum

  Allegra McEvedy translates the sharp and sour flavours of a traditional Thai salad, usually made with green papaya, into a rather more meaty affair

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  Chicken in creamy asparagus sauce

  Brian Turner serves chicken pieces in a rich white wine and cream sauce, topped with buttery spears of asparagus

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  Snails on chorizo mash with sherry jus

  Try Peter Gordon's scrumptious way of serving snails as a starter, or as part of a series of tapas dishes to serve, Spanish-style, with drinks

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  Blueberry, raspberry and strawberry cobbler

  Cassis-soaked berries with a soft scone like topping make a perfect Autumn dessert for family and friends from Tamasin Day-Lewis

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  Bread

  Jean-Christophe Novelli shows just how simple yet delicious home made bread can be in this easy to follow recipe

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  Lobster and sprue asparagus salad

  Reach giddy culinary heights with Lawrence Keogh's luxurious salad dressed with homemade lobster oil

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  Cocido Madrileño

  This Spanish stew from Mario Batali is the perfect hangover cure for the morning after a big night out on the town – and is two courses in one!

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  Meat samosas

  Alya Rafiq's spiced lamb and vegetable parcels make a delectable Indian snack to serve with drinks or to pack up for a picnic

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  Sloe recovery

  Andy Pearson makes a healthy cocktail packed with vitamins and sloe gin to boost the immune and digestive systems

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  Tossed bean sprout prawn noodle

  If you're feeling a bit flash, try using king prawns for this Chinese-influenced prawn noodle salad by Ainsley Harriot