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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  Really good fish pie

  Galton Blackiston is back for the second course of his seasonal menu, showing us how easy it is to create fantastic dishes for friends

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  Smoked trout pâté

  Silvana Franco's versatile pâté with pickled cucumber can be served as a starter, picnic dish or party canapé

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  Coquille st jacques

  A luxurious scallop gratin in a rich and creamy sauce from Nigel Cook

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  Fish linguine

  This tasty fish dish from Jamie Oliver uses red mullet flavoured with lemon zest, garlic and white wine to create a simple quick supper.

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  Ranch-style eggs (Huevos rancheros)

  This is the best-known breakfast egg dish in Mexico. Rick Stein still likes to cook this on a long Sunday morning after a particularly lively Saturday night.

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  The perfect gravy

  Michael Caines reveals his secret gravy recipe, which is a good one to turn to after roasting your meats

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  Sea bass baked in salt

  Try Rose Gray's fresh and healthy dish that is one of her favourites to make and share with friends

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  Pecan and banana bran muffins

  Muffins, made just a little bit healthier, try Tana Ramsay's nutty breakfast bite with crunchy bran flakes

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  Turkey mole

  Bitter chocolate, spiked with warming spices work well together in this traditionally hearty Mexican casserole