RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Sea bream with pomegranate, fennel and orange salad

  A fresh flavoured winter salad with pan-fried bream makes a great lunch dish, from Jun Tanaka

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  Seared scallops with lentils and a tomato and herbes de provence dressing

  In this tasty Rick Stein recipe, choose fresh caught scallops for superlative results...

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  Fricassée of chicken legs with Lyonnaise potatoes

  Anthony Demetre cooks the potatoes in their jackets for his Lyonnaise potatoes to help prevent them from disintegrating when they are fried later

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  Jane's last minute Christmas cake

  Don't worry if you haven't made your cake weeks ahead - Jane Asher's luscious cake packed with alcohol-soaked fruits and nuts can be made as late as you like

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  Chicken and sweetcorn soup

  Tom Parker Bowles warms things up with this delicious light soup for under £5

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  Christmas spinach filo torte

  Celia Brooks Brown's elegant version of a traditional Greek spinach pie makes a delicious vegetarian meal

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  Chestnut, onion and mushroom soup

  Anthony Demetre suggests making this autumnal soup with any type of wild mushroom - for a touch of luxury, sprinkle over a little shaved truffle as you serve it

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  Raspberry lemonade

  This beautiful pink drink from Diana Henry is the perfect non-alcoholic cocktail for summer parties

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  Pistachio and cardamom rice pudding

  This creamy spiced rice pudding, Mewa Ki Kheer, makes a delightful ending to an Indian meal, from Marwari cook Gunjan Goela

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  Lebanese borek

  Crisp little cigars of feta-filled filo pastry make a great snack or starter in this hassle free recipe from Janet Brinkworth