RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Christmas cake

  You can make this Christmas cake weeks before or even the day before - the taste will still be traditional and delicious. The recipe for almond paste, which is toasted in the oven for extra flavour, comes from Rachel's mother-in-law, Darina Allen.

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  Sweet soy and spring onion chicken

  A nutty vegetable stir-fry ready in 15 minutes, from Amoy's Chef Yang

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  Vietnamese crispy salmon salad

  Ben O’Donoghue blends zesty lime, savoury fish sauce and hot chillies in true Vietnamese style for a refreshing starter

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  Spanish lemon ice

  End your meal with a cool burst of freshness - from Rachel Allen

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  Canal floddies

  A crispy sun-dried tomato and potato cake served with a poached egg perched on top from The Vegetarian Society

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  Christmas cake with marmalade

  A rich and fruity festive cake from Ann Way

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  Mint labne

  Matt Tebbutt flavours this creamy Middle-eastern cheese with lemon zest, making a tangy side dish that's great with pitta bread

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  Pumpkin risotto

  Jamie Oliver’s protégé Aaron Craze cooks a seasonal risotto which serves 6 for under £5!

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  Butter bean and chorizo stew

  Allegra McEvedy’s classic Spanish tapas dish of smoky sausage slowly-cooked with butter beans and tomatoes is perfect for sharing

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  Bulgar wheat and spinach pilaf with labneh

  Diana Henry serves a delicious vegetarian main course layered with home-made yogurt cheese and chilli roast tomatoes