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Grilled oysters with bacon and lemon

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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Quick, simple grilling is a good way to turn these low-calorie, zinc-filled treats into a regular favourite. Use lean back bacon for this dish as it is lower in fat than streaky bacon. Sweet-flavoured Wiltshire cure bacon would be ideal.

Jersey potatoes with samphire and quail's eggs

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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Samphire, available from fishmongers, grows around the British coastline in May and June.

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Leeks Gribiche

Recipe by: lemoulin

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A light vinaigrette sauce to go with new Spring leeks.

Leftover Turkey Pate

Recipe by: Ennill

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It is a recipe given to me some years ago by a friend when we were chatting about using up left over turkey. I usually serve it with pickled red cabbage (shop bought), and crispbreads.

Liver with raisins

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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This richly-flavoured pan-fried dish is a great way of preparing pig's liver. Lamb's liver can be cooked in the same way. Serve with rice tossed with grilled pieces of smoked bacon and red pepper.

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Mark's Sausage Rolls

Recipe by: POSHIE25

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These are simple and delicious! They freeze really well too.

Mushroom and Stilton Tarts

Recipe by: Luda

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These moreish canapés are always a hit at parties. And all the better, they're very easy to make.

Mussels in broth

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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Cider adds a delicious fruity flavour to the tasty low-fat broth in which the mussels are cooked.

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Mustard and Chive Sausage rolls

Recipe by: Lauren

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I know most people buy these nowadays but they are easy to make if you use frozen pastry, plus you can vary the flavour. This recipe uses fresh chives and mustard. Grown-ups love them! For a birthday party, you can keep them plain or add grated Cheddar to the sausagemeat.

Pan-fried lamb's kidneys

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Kidneys are rich and nourishing, so a small portion served with mashed potatoes or rice will make a very satisfying meal.

Parsley-coated smoked mackerel pâté

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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Mackerel, fished from British waters between April and July, is naturally healthy. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, it can protect against heart disease and help in the treatment of skin problems and arthritis.

Prawn and tomato new potatoes

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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English goat's cheese, especially the fresh variety, has a beautiful, mild flavour that complements the prawns.

Prawns in coffins

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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The origins of this recipe lie in the Victorian dish, ‘Oysters in coffins’, popular at a time when oysters were affordable, everyday fare.

Stilton rarebit with pears and walnuts

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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A classic combination of nutty and sweet flavours transforms this dish into a delicious snack for almost any time of day.

The best ribs in the world

Recipe by: astra

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Just love ribs and these are dead easy.

The Real Season Pudding

Recipe by: dor

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As Redfioro says, this is a North Country – Yorksire? – recipe. Usually served as a started with prok or duck as the main course. The following ingredients are for a 9 inch x 9 inch deep tin. When cooked the pudding is cut in half both ways to provide four squares. Reserve the liquid from the boiled onions to make the gravy. Oven at Gas mark 7

Twice-baked courgette and goat's cheese puffs

Recipe by: Chrissie Lloyd

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These little soufflé puffs are twice-baked, so you can cook them in advance, then simply reheat them when you need them.