RECOMMENDATIONS

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  The perfect Bloody Mary

  Fragrant basil and a big kick justify Tristan Stephenson's claim about this classic morning after cocktail

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  Mulled wine

  Combining citrus, spice and sweetness, James Martin's recipe for our favourite tipple at Christmas is deliciously aromatic

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  Braised hare biryani

  A classic Indian banquet dish made the traditional way by Atul Kochaar

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  Roast Icelandic cod with avocado puree, chorizo and artichokes

  Agnar Sverrisson serves up a dinner party-worthy main course that shows off his Scandanavian style of cooking.

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  Swiss chard and lentil salad

  Aaron Craze combines chard, chilli, garlic, green lentils and juicy queen olives in this stunning salad

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  Chunky mediterranean pasta soup

  Rachel Allen's delicious hearty warming soup is made with chorizo sausage, pasta, tomatoes and herbs and is quick and easy to make

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  Bread

  Jean-Christophe Novelli shows just how simple yet delicious home made bread can be in this easy to follow recipe

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  Haggis stuffed chicken with roasted root vegetables

  John Quigley’s twist on the modern British dish also known as ‘Balmoral Chicken’ is to brush it with Dijon mustard to add another element of flavour

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  Figs wrapped in Parma ham

  James Martin combines fruity British chutney with salty north Italian ham in his make-ahead starter

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  Tagliatelle with walnuts

  For a quick and delicious meal, try Theo Randall’s tagliatelle with an unusual nutty bread and milk sauce