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A classic aubergine parmigiana recipe by Elizabeth David

An aubergine parmigiana recipe by legendary cook Elizabeth David. A classic pastry-free pie of aubergines, tomatoes and cheese.
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A classic plum jam recipe

This fruity jam is wonderful served with scones and clotted cream, or layered into a Victoria sandwich
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The best Victoria sponge recipe, a classic British teatime treat

A Victoria sponge recipe for the ultimate in traditional British cakes. The Great British Bake-Off's Ruth Clemens shares her classic sponge cake recipe with jam and cream
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Green bean salad with pomegranate, nori and sesame vinaigrette

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Chipotle grilled aubergine agridulce with whipped ricotta 

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Roast chicory, feta and orange blossom with sage pangrattato 

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Grilled courgettes with zhoug and pistachios

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Tomatoes, mangoes, tamarind and dates with a curry leaf dressing 

Chef Helen Graham, of Middle Eastern London restaurant Bubala, presents fresh ideas for a vibrant summery spread of exciting dishes bursting with bright colours and bold flavours
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Oreillettes with pastis melon 

'These pastries are often scented with orange flower water, so to mirror that, I use orange zest and fennel,' says Annie Bell
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Salads of artichokes with green beans and fennel with anchovies 

Marinated anchovies are a lively addition to any Provençal-style spread
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Courgette and goat's cheese fritters

'I always make a beeline for unusual courgettes when I encounter them,' says Annie Bell. ‘Round, yellow and baby ones have something of Provençal charm about them’
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Brandade (salt cod spread)

This spread can be made a few days in advance, chilled and reheated
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Aubergine rolls with Pistou

Annie Bell shares prep-ahead Provençal dishes that's just the thing for summertime socialising 
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Mob’s honey harissa carrots with whipped feta

Delicious, spicy-sweet carrots on a bed of creamy whipped feta. 
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Beetroot carpaccio with horseradish

Chef Eyal Shani shares this prosciutto-like oven-baked carpaccio recipe from Lilienblum in Shoreditch
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Roasted branzino

Chef Eyal Shani shares this showpiece fish recipe from Shoreditch restaurant Lilienblum
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Golden focaccia

Chef Eyal Shani shares the freshly baked golden focaccia recipe from his new Shoreditch restaurant Lilienblum
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An easy blueberry muffin recipe

You don't have to be a whizz in the kitchen to rustle up these yummy blueberry muffins.
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Serrano ham and artichoke mellow rice (arroz meloso con alcachofas y jamón)

A delicious, flavourful rice dish from Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy 
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Classic seafood paella (arroz de gambas y mejillones)

Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy shares his recipe for the classic prawn dish