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For a tasty and easy to make meat-free meal Merrilees Parker bubbles up a wonderful version of the classic lentil dahl

Ian Pengelley prepares crisp rolls of salad filled daikon with a lovely lip-smacking dressing

There's no need to forsake luxury on a restricted diet, as Alan Coxon's ice cream with coconut cream, dates and maple syrup shows

Curry leaves, coconut and hints of star anise are put to good use when Sunitha Divakaran adds a twist to fried chicken

For a simple but delicious summery starter, try Sophie Grigson's colourful mezze dish, a tasty combination of textures

Merrilees Parker presents a simple recipe for the classic Indian vegetarian lentil dish

Rachel Allen adapts Indian lentils to go with spiced-up British mash

Golden puff pastry with a dense damson and almond filling makes a sensational sweet course from Lesley Waters

Tangy damsons and stem ginger combine deliciously in Lotte Duncan's elegant version of a traditional English syllabub

Mary Cadogan's fruity jelly not only tastes sublime on toast or fresh bread, but is a superb accompaniment to roast meats