RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Spaghetti with broccoli, walnuts and lemon

  A zesty pasta dish with crunchy broccoli and golden breadcrumbs from Tana Ramsay

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  Gratin of Brussels sprouts with lardons, cream and almonds

  Sophie Grigson turns sprouts into gorgeous starlets in this luxurious dish from her book 'Vegetables'

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  Roast chicken with herbed cream cheese

  Galton Blackiston prepares a colourful dish of crispy skinned chicken with a vivid tomato sauce

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  Honey-roast duck breast

  Michael Caines adds a bit of oriental spice to this full-flavoured duck dish

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  Ham hock, mustard fruits and fresh herb sauce

  Matt Tebbutt slow-cooks this cheaper cut of pork and serves it with a punchy herb sauce for the most delicious results

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  Pommes anna with eggs and rocket and walnut pesto

  A delicious meat-free meal, bringing both colour and texture to the table.

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  Lamb kebabs with cumin and coriander

  Tom Parker Bowles' tender yogurt-marinated kebabs are served with a cucumber and tomato raita

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  Black pepper brownies

  Christine McFadden adds spice to these dark, dense and luxurious brownies – the pepper helps to balance their richness

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  Margarita steak with mango and pear salsa

  Tequilla and citrus juice gives Charita Jones’ stunning steak its fancy name - her steak and potato wedges are also seasoned with her home-made spice mix

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  Shortbread toffee crumble ice cream bars

  From A Cook's Tour of Scotland