RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Shepherd’s pie

  Brian Turner’s traditional farmhouse favourite is a simple and economical way to feed the family

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  Heart-shaped jam biscuits

  This sweet and sticky biscuit from Tana Ramsay is not only fun to make, but a treat for the eyes

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  Roast leg of lamb with herb crust

  Garlic, rosemary and thyme are perfect partners for Michael Caines' roast lamb

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  Goose, fennel, orange and black olive salad

  Matthew Fort uses leftovers to make a glorious Boxing Day salad

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  Treacle tart ice cream with candied pecans

  Round off a dinner party with Stephen Terry’s clever twist on the gastro pub classic, treacle tart

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  Roe deer with sesame and coriander

  Inspired by the recipes of Indian royalty, Atul Kochhar serves a light game dish with sweet tomato fondue and spicy apples

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  Fish pie

  For great comfort cooking, you'll return to Rick Stein's classic fish pie recipe time and time again

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  Beef stir fry with pak choi and red peppers

  Gary Rhodes' speedy stir fry with beef, pak choi and red peppers makes a great mid-week supper

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  Chilli crab with Asian scented rice

  James Martin serves sweet and spicy crabmeat with fragrant herb-flecked rice

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  Apple pie

  Nigel Haworth gives this traditional dessert an extra taste sensation to remember with a serving of savoury Lancashire cheese