RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Pureed artichoke soup

  This deliciously filling summer soup perfected by Art Smith is a favourite of American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey

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  Vegetarian breakfast

  Simon Walker’s veggie breakfast of champions is accompanied with hearty hummous and guacamole with a kick

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  Egyptian chicken with flatbread

  Diana Henry serves marinated griddled chicken with a yoghurt and mint sauce and homemade flatbread

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  Salt beef sandwich

  This moreish classic favourite is easy to construct, as demonstrated by Tom Parker Bowles

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  Mussels on grilled sourdough with smoked bacon

  Steven Terry takes a classic moules mariniere recipe and turns it into a stylish dinner party starter

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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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  Maple glazed pork belly with cockles

  Impress with a show-stopping dish of surf and turf from Adam Byatt

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  Pan-fried squid with chilli and parsley oil

  Rachel Allen’s delicious chilli and parsley oil is the perfect accompaniment for crispy fried squid with rocket.

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  Roast chicken with bacon and Marmite

  Flossie Squires uses a British favourite to give her oven-cooked bird a savoury and beautifully-brown skin

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  Cod and lobster chowder

  This chowder from Rick Stein is really special, made with lobster (but not a great deal) and using the soft parts of the lobster to thicken the broth