RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Sticky gingerbread

  Sophie Grigson's dark and sticky homemade gingerbread is hard to beat for a teatime treat

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  Venison steaks with beetroot and horseradish pesto

  From A Cook's Tour of Scotland by Sue Lawrence. The contrasting flavours of venison and beetroot are a match made in heaven. The pesto can be made a day or so in advance

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  Leek and Caerphilly/cheshire cheese crumble

  A savoury main course with a crunchy nutty topping, ideal for family and friends, from The Vegetarian Society

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  Yorkshire puddings

  Discover the secret of no fuss, fabulous Yorkshire puddings from a no fuss, fabulous Yorkshire Chef - Brian Turner

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  BBQ chicken with salbitxada sauce

  Bill Granger’s chicken recipe is a taste of hot Spanish sun, served with a delicious Catalan sauce of tomatoes, almonds and garlic

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  Gingerbread skeletons

  Cook up some scary snacks with Rachel Slack's skeletal gingerbread people, cats and dogs

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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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  Coffee meringue with cream and summer fruits

  Galton Blackiston’s dessert looks dramatic, but is a cinch to make - just be sure your oven is turned down really low and you give the meringue a good hour and a half

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  Lamb shank with apricots and almonds

  Jun Tanaka makes a Moroccan inspired dish served with a delicious spicy apple and sultana couscous salad

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  Cocido Madrileño

  This Spanish stew from Mario Batali is the perfect hangover cure for the morning after a big night out on the town – and is two courses in one!