RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Hazelnut cake

  Theo Randall gives an Italian twist to the traditional British dessert of cake and custard, by serving warm hazelnut cake scattered with grated chocolate and light, frothy zabaglione

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  Smokey barbecue ribs

  To cook Tom’s ribs, you will need a barbecue with a lid – you are going to be smoking them slowly for 5-6 hours

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  Chicken kebabs

  Sophie Grigson's smoky marinade turns chicken on a stick into something really special!

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  Toffee apples

  Relive nostalgic childhood memories with Roopa Gulati's crackingly good toffee-coated apples

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  Tiramisu

  Crunchy biscotti and silky clotted cream provide a contrast of textures in this espresso-laced dessert from Clodagh McKenna

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  Risotto alle fragile con scaglie di grana

  Gennaro Contaldo cooks a ‘70s Italian risotto dish with an unusual twist of summer strawberries

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  Pork saltimbocca (pork wrapped in proscuitto)

  Giuseppe Milito and John Torode wrap slices of pork fillet in proscuitto in this traditional Italian dish, usually made with veal

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  Mum's steak and kidney pie

  Frank Bordoni prepares traditional steak and kidney pie using his mum's tried and trusted recipe

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  Ossobuco with saffron risotto

  Gennaro Contaldo’s traditional Italian dish of braised veal shin sprinkled with gremolata (a herby topping) is served with a rich saffron risotto

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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.