RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Crispy duck confit

  Paul Rankin, from top Belfast eatery Cayenne, shares his recipe for an Asian-inspired crispy duck

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  Blackberry and apple yorkshire puddings

  Merrilees Parker makes a creative pudding from delicious hedgerow fruits

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  Grilled lamb and halloumi souvlaki

  Silvana Franco slathers fresh mint pesto over skewers of lamb, halloumi and peppers in this summery dish

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  Halloumi with chilli

  These chilli-spiked cheese bites, made by Nigella Lawson are made in minutes and make a great cocktail snack

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  Cumberland tattie pot

  A hearty one pot meal, Richard Muirhead cooks succulent lamb and vegetables in cider topped with golden potato slices and black pudding

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  Vanilla cup cakes

  A creamy white chocolate icing tops Bill Granger's gorgeous little cup cakes

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  Tomato soup (pappa al pomodoro)

  Matt Tebbutt dresses up oh-so simple tomato soup with freshly torn basil, parmesan and extra virgin olive oil

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  Christmas cranberry canapés

  Easy cheesy morsels to serve up at a Christmas drinks party from the British Cheese Board

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  Boiled eggs and soldiers

  What better way to start the morning than with Eleanor Smallwood's soft boiled eggs and buttery toast soldiers?

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  Fresh tomato sauce for spaghetti

  Annabel Karmel's children love this meal. You will need to choose good-quality, ripe plum tomatoes to get the best flavour - look for ones with a dark-red colour