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Almond-Crusted Halibut

Recipe by: Susan W.

Reviews(3)

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.

Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast

Recipe by: Behr

Reviews(5)

This is a great dish for using up autumn apples. Bramley, Golden Delicious or Cox's Pippin apples work well.

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Authentic Caribbean Chicken Stew

Recipe by: winstono2005

Reviews(3)

This is my favourite Caribbean dish which is very well seasoned (a trademark of Caribbean food) and have always enjoyed it as a child. The sauce should not be as thick as a curry and not too watery if that makes any sense. There are many varieties of this dish and is always best served with rice and peas and West Indian pepper sauce.

Baileys Cheesecake

Recipe by: p.rennie

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This cheesecake can be a bit sweet but is good for parties and special occasions.

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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Basil-stuffed chicken breasts

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

Reviews(1)

This stylish-looking main course is surprisingly easy to make. The chicken breasts can be prepared in advance, ready for cooking, and kept, covered, in the fridge. Tagliatelle tossed with a little grated lemon zest would be a good accompaniment, plus ciabatta with olives or sun-dried tomatoes.

Beef Wellington

Recipe by: Marla

Reviews(2)

Beef Wellington should always be served with the centre slightly pink. Enjoy!

Black Forest Trifle

Recipe by: stuartd

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I adored black forest gateaux in the 70s and loved trifle so decided I would fuse the two. You can make it all from scratch but also easy to substitute ready made goods if you don't have the inclination. The ingredients are split to enable you to decide at each 'layer'.

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Blackberry Turnovers

Recipe by: stillcooking

Reviews(2)

Celebrate blackberry season with this simple, yet delicious dessert. Equally good served warm on their own or with a dollop of fresh cream.

Boozy Smooth Ice Cream

Recipe by: SARAHEMM

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An incredibly easy way to round off a dinner party - but only if they aren't driving! I like to serve two small scoops in tiny dishes with shortbread, biscotti or amaretti. You can vary this any way you like - try Cointreau or Drambuie (my favourite), or add a few drops of real vanilla extract or some of the vanilla seeds.

Butter and Garlic Prawns

Recipe by: Kimber

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Prawns cooked in butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley are even better with the help of Dijon mustard. Serve with fresh crusty bread.

Ceviche

Recipe by: Star Pooley

Reviews(3)

A classic Latin American dish - the seafood is cooked by the acidity of the lime juice. This is so easy to make, but will impress even the most discerning of guests! Fresh ingredients are a must in this recipe.

Cheesecake

Recipe by: LoveCookingGirl

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Hello this is just a recipe that ive been making. I really like it but i also really hope that you would like it.

Chicken with Mango Salsa

Recipe by: Terry Coonan

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A tropical mango pineapple salsa does double duty as marinade and salsa in this spicy chicken dish.

Chilled Tomato Soup with Parmesan Ice Cream

Recipe by: VICENÇ

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An impressive summertime dinner party starter. Use very ripe tomatoes, good quality olive oil and Parmesan for best flavour.

Chocolate Cappuccino Cheesecake

Recipe by: Çigdem

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Sinfully rich and velvety smooth, this elegant recipe becomes a favourite as soon as it is tasted. It is best if made a day before serving.

Chocolate Mocha Peanut Butter Marble Cake

Recipe by: Michelle Chen

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This is a very moist cake that looks and tastes delicious too! It has just the right amount of sugar needed. The glaze makes the cake shiny and keeps its flavour sealed for many days. But you will soon find out that it's not necessary as your familiy will finish it in no time! I like to use a classic bundt pan as it makes the cake look great! You can buy them in any specialty cook shop. Try and have all your ingredients at room temp too.

Chocolate Strawberry Sandwich

Recipe by: Marjorita

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This cake combines strawberries and cream with a lusciously moist chocolate sponge. Makes a lovely presentation.

Classic Banoffee Pie

Recipe by: Diana

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This is a classic banoffee pie, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Since the most time consuming thing is making the toffee, I like to boil a few tins of milk at a time and reserve some for the next time I make banoffee -- doing this makes the second, third and fourth pies actually quite simple to make!