RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Duck, bacon and savoy cabbage broth with thyme

  A delicate broth with hearty chunks of meat, offal and vegetables from Matt Tebbutt

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  Chingri malai curry (king prawn and coconut curry)

  For a sumptuously sweet and spicy Indian seafood dish, try Vivek Singh's recipe for prawn curry, perfect with steamed rice

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  Butternut squash and sausage soup

  This is a favourite with Sophie’s kids. It can be made with all sorts of roast veg, but the sweetness and texture of the squash are great as a main ingredient or alternatively leave the sausages out if you want a veggie dish.

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  Toffee apples on sugar-glazed barmbrack

  If you can’t get your hands on barmbrack, try Paul Rankin’s recipe with brioche instead - for a really showy dessert, decorate with spun sugar

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  Portobello mushroom salad with pickled pears

  Paul Merrett whips up a substantial autumnal salad using the best of British ingredients

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  Chocolate, coffee and cardamom mousse

  Try Ainsley Harriott's rich, light and fluffy mousse - use chocolate with a minimum of 50% cocoa solids for best results

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  Gin martini

  Enjoy a cocktail classic with Chris Sheldon's recipe for a gin martini, James Bond's favourite drink

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  Broad bean, feta and herb salad

  Make the most of new season broad beans with Matthew Fort's herby summer salad

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  Bill's scrambled eggs

  Bill Granger stirs up a speedy treat of creamy scrambled eggs for a brilliant breakfast or anytime snack

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  Chocolate-dipped walnuts

  Mark Hix’s perfect little Christmas treats are simple to prepare and can be made about a week ahead.