RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Vegetarian Christmas pudding

  In Roopa Gulati's suet-free Christmas pudding, vegetarians get to enjoy all the highlights of Christmas without compromising on any of the taste

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  Light fig tarts with yogurt soured cream

  These are simply some sliced fresh figs baked on puff pastry rounds, then glazed and served with what Rick Stein calls yogurt soured cream.

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  Lightning coq au vin

  Try Ainsley Harriott's quick version of this French classic served over a bed of creamy mashed potato

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  Classic fish pie

  For an easy family supper, fish pie never fails to please and this classic from Frank Bordoni hits the spot

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  Grilled rattlesnake fillet

  Snake fillet with black eye beans and a smoky chilli jelly from Robert Staegemann - try it if you dare!

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  Hogget with anchovies and lemon

  Hogget is a 1-2 year old sheep that has a great taste - James Martin uses it in a roast full of punchy flavours

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  Blinis

  Blinis make a versatile base for plenty of toppings - the most classic being smoked salmon and sour cream

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  Spicy tomato and apple chutney

  Rachel Allen deliciously fruity, spicy chutney will really liven up cold meats, pies and cheese

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  Caramelised blood oranges with anise

  Thomasina Miers prepares a colourful dessert that contrasts the tart sweetness of blood oranges with crisp, dark caramel

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  Caerphilly rarebit with warm plum relish

  The old favourite, Welsh rarebit, updated with new flavours by The British Cheese Board