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How to do a winter barbecue

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An easy no-yeast flatbread recipe by River Cottage's Gill Meller

There are few things as satisfying as making your own breads, and this recipe is super quick
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Tandoori marinated fish

There's no better way to cook fish than via Romy Gill's recipe for machi marinated tandoori masala
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Alison Roman's speedy focaccia recipe

New York Times food writer Alison Roman's shares this easy Italian bread recipe from her book 'Nothing Fancy' - delicious easy-to-execute dishes that are ideal for entertaining and kitchen suppers. 
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Spinach and gorgonzola quiche

This deliciously indulgent Spinach and gorgonzola quiche recipe is a fail-safe crowd pleaser.
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Flattened chicken with lemon, garlic and herbs

This is the easiest way to cook chicken – either in the oven or on a barbecue. 
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Asma Khan's Hariyali Murgh

Asma Khan, founder and head chef of Darjeeling Express in Kingly Court, W1, presents recipes for a winter feast inspired by traditional Indian home cooking her own royal Mughlai heritage and memories of her childhood in Calcutta
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Sweet ‘n’ hot jerk chicken wings

Jerk is the quintessential flavour of Jamaican food: spicy, hot and slightly sweet
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Fire-roast mackerel with aubergine and tomatoes

Ripe, sweet tomatoes and a garlicky bashed aubergine purée make this a great summer’s night dish
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Griddled lamb cutlets with quick romesco

A gorgeous recipe for lamb cutlets with a smoky red sauce
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Lamb kofte with parsley salad

Marianna Leivaditaki shares this mouthwatering lamb kofte recipe from her cookbook 'Aegean: Recipes from the Mountains to the Sea'
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Barbecued sea bass

Perk up the smokey barbecue char with a shallot vinaigrette for a fresh and delicious sea bass dish
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Feta, pul biber and oregano macaroni bake

Pul biber is a Turkish ground chilli flake, which adds a hit of heat to this souped-up mac'n'cheese
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Honey and tamarind ribs

Looking for a recipe for ribs? Try this one by Hattie Ellis, which uses a honey-based marinade for a deep flavour.
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Asma Khan's showstopping recipe for Raan

Occasionally you need to make a showstopper dish. Raan is usually made in family dawaats, or feasts
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Coleslaw recipe with fennel, radishes and cabbage

A coleslaw recipe with a twist - this crunchy fennel, radish and carrot coleslaw comes with a garlicky yoghurt dressing.
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Kale and purple sprouting broccoli salad with tahini dressing

A kale and purple sprouting broccoli salad with tahini dressing with alternative options for the greens depending on the season you're making it in.
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Spiced chocolate, black pepper and coffee mousse

A grown up take on a perennial favourite
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Flatbreads with roasted carrots, spices and seeds

In this extract from his third solo cookbook – 'Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower', River Cottage’s head chef Gill Meller shares this recipe for spicy flatbreads with roasted carrots, spices and seeds. Perfect for a warm lunch or side dish.
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Chargrilled Squid with Chilli Oil

Squid spiced up with a homemade chilli oil and sweet tomatoes
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Lamb kofta with herb salad and spicy yoghurt

A traditional Moroccan street-food snack reimagined for the table