RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Potato salad with caviar a la raisa

  Anton Edelman created this special potato salad recipe for Raisa Gorbachev, the wife of the former Russian president

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  Barmbrack

  Caroline Workman's wonderfully moist fruit bread is one of Northern Ireland's most popular traditional specialities

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  Pork larb

  For a low-fat dish bursting with flavour, try this recipe for Laos' classic pork dish from Tom Parker Bowles

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  Freya scallops with beurre blanc

  Mike Robinson uses succulent Norwegian scallops to make a flavoursome herby dish that shows off delicate flavours to great effect

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  Leek cannelloni with lemon thyme and provolone piccante

  Luxurious yet inexpensive, Rick Stein's baked pasta dish showcases the buttery flavour and melting tenderness of gently stewed leeks

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  Grilled prawns with brown crab aioli

  Increase the quantities and serve Aaron Craze’s delicious prawns with drinks or as an easy starter

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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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  Elizabeth raffold's orange custard

  Tamasin Day Lewis creates a delightful orange dessert based on Elizabeth Raffold's creamy orange custard

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  Chocolate cheesecake

  Chocolate and cheesecake combined in one dessert? What more could you ask for?!

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  Spiced crème brûlée with coffee syrup

  Instead of the traditional crunchy top, Tom Aikens adorns fragrant baked custard with a dark, sticky sauce