RECOMMENDATIONS

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  The perfect hummus

  Sophie Michelle’s homemade hummus owes its wow factor to the garnishes of spicy shallots and pomegranate seeds, and plenty of spices

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  Blackberry, apple and maple brown betty

  A spiced crumble layer is at the top and bottom of Diana Henry's autumn comfort pud

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  Whisky-soaked cheese with muffins

  Nothing beats warm homemade muffins, except when they’re served with Tristan Welch’s boozy soft cheese

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  Kosher chicken soup

  Vanessa’s credit crunch lunch makes the most of roast chicken leftovers, using the leftover meat in salads and sandwiches and the carcass for this soup

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  Hot raspberry soufflé

  Think you can’t cook a soufflé? Galton Blackiston de-mystifies this fabulous dessert

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  Steak tartare

  Healthy and delicious, this beef dish by Rick Stein calls for finest quality meat...

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  Fruit crumble cheesecake

  For a crumble with a difference, make good use of seasonal fruit and bake Nigel Slater's scrumptious pudding

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  Christmas cranberry canapés

  Easy cheesy morsels to serve up at a Christmas drinks party from the British Cheese Board

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  Jimmy's chicken kiev

  Chicken Kiev is one of those old favourites that everyone loves. The butter bean purée brings it back with a bang!

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  Orange and Brazil nut cake

  A magnificent cake from James Martin - moist, nutty and deliciously flavoured with citrus, with an optional creamy chocolate coating