RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Chocolate fudge cake

  Michael Caines cooks a deliciously rich cake that’s perfect for sharing

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  Reindeer hamburger salad

  Sarah La Fountain shares a Finnish recipe for a bun-less burger, using a mix of pork, reindeer and venison meat and served as a salad

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  Goat's cheese and pear crostata with chilli and lime dressing

  Golden orchard fruits, melting goat's cheese and chilli-lime glaze all atop crisp puff pastry make a sensational dessert from Ed Baines

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  Glazed pork chop with peppers

  Jun Tanaka serves French-trimmed pork chops cooked in a sticky honey-soy glaze with sweet and sour peppers and herb dressing

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  Tart tatin with Calvados crème fraîche

  Trish Deseine shares her version of a French favourite - warm, upside-down caramelised apple tart - sensational served with soft peaks of alcohol laced crème fraîche

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  Caesar salad

  Spiced chicken breast, wild garlic leaves and a Dijon mustard dressing give a twist to Aaron Craze’s version of this classic dish

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  Crispy duck

  This delicious recipe from Cherry Valley for twice-cooked crispy duck tantalises the taste buds with its spicy flavours

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  Coconut fruit cake

  Chockfull of fruit and coconut, this more-ish cake from Marguerite Patten is sure to become a favourite

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  Coconut bebinca

  Anjum Anand creates a delicious dessert of pancakes layered with a creamy coconut custard

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  Bucatini with bacon and mascarpone

  Matt Tebbutt’s cheap and easy-to-prepare pasta dish uses a piece of bacon to make a stock - a great thrifty tip