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Achiote Paste

Recipe by: AbsolutGillian

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This is a traditional paste that originated in the Yucatán region of Mexico. It is used in stews or as a rub for meats. Try it on pork, chicken, fish or seafood for a warm, spicy flavour.

Almond-Crusted Halibut

Recipe by: Susan W.

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This dish melts in your mouth. The credit goes to my future mother-in-law. Not only does it taste gorgeous, but halibut is a sustainably sourced fish. Each halibut fillet should be approximately an inch thick. Substitute crème fraîche for the double cream for a lighter dish.

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Apple and cinnamon filo tartlets

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Delectably crisp and golden individual apple pastries are arranged in a whirl and spiced with cinnamon to make a stunning finale to a meal.

Apple crumble tart

Recipe by: JJOHN32

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A great combination of desserts. If you like apple crumble, you'll love this - served with a delectable Marsala custard.

Artichokes with Butter and Garlic

Recipe by: Shai

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Simple and delicious steamed artichokes. Serve these with melted butter for dipping. You will need a pot with a steamer insert.

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Asparagus and Parma ham bruschetta

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Why are the simplest dishes often the best? Here, a few fine ingredients lift this sandwich from the 'something on toast' category to a special treat. It makes a delightful, balanced light lunch when fresh asparagus is in season.

Asparagus risotto with chervil

Recipe by: Marco Pierre White

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Dinner for two in twenty minutes. It's fantastic.

Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake

Recipe by: Elaine

Reviews(4)

Baileys and chocolate add a delightfully rich flavour to a classic cheesecake recipe. This makes a delicious ending to any special meal.

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Baked Fennel with Parmesan Cheese

Recipe by: RUPERTLSSMITH

Reviews(1)

A very simple but totally delicious vegetarian dish. Fennel is baked with cream, creme fraiche and Parmesan cheese. It's so simple and if you've never tried fennel before - be prepared to be delighted. This is an ideal accompaniment to many tomato based Italian dishes as the creaminess balances nicely with the tomato.

Baked Lobster Pots

Recipe by: Gina Owens-Stanley

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Individual ramekins of lobster baked with a breadcrumb topping make for an impressive dinner party starter.

Barbecued Rock Lobster Tails

Recipe by: Joe Nekrasz

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Barbecued rock lobster tails lightly seasoned with lemon and garlic. Ready in no time at all, and unbelievably delicious!

Beef bourguignon

Recipe by: AnneFrancoise

Reviews(1)

The secret to Beef bourguignon? Slow cooking and letting the flavours meld overnight.

Blackberry and Brandy Sauce

Recipe by: Wilemon

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This is a really easy sauce to serve over ice cream, cheesecake or perhaps even pancakes. Serve it warm over vanilla ice cream or chill it, and serve over plain cheesecake.

Blackened tuna

Recipe by: Denys

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Seared fish steaks are a Cajun tradition. This is such a simple yet delicious way to prepare tuna, and it's ready in minutes.

Brie and Mushroom Filo Parcels

Recipe by: ASHLEYG

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Warm melted brie and sauteed mushrooms are wrapped in a filo triangle. Great for parties! These are time consuming to make, but extremely elegant.

Caribbean Crab Soufflé

Recipe by: Esmee

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A spicy crab soufflé - it's equally delicious made with lobster. My dad always made this for us on Christmas Eve.

Cassata

Recipe by: Celeste

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This is one of my favourite desserts to make for company in the spring. It’s easy with store-bought sponge cake and it looks like it took hours to prepare with the candied fruit/ricotta filling and green tinted marzipan covering. Some variations use gelato instead of ricotta, but I prefer it best with ricotta.

Champagne Sorbet with Berry Medley

Recipe by: TjB

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This light sorbet is served with a wonderful fresh berry medley.

Chanterelle and Pancetta Tartlets

Recipe by: GOODHOOD

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Chanterelle mushrooms, pancetta and garlic make up the filling for these mini puff pastry tarts. Elegant canapés for parties.

Chargrilled duck with plum and chilli salsa

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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A spicy sauce made with sweet and sour plums is a wonderful companion for tender duck breasts. Try serving with new potatoes or flat rice noodles and some steamed mangetout.