RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Big Appleberry Finn

  A refreshing fruity drink made with Finlandia Cranberry and berries, to give that extra Christmassy taste.

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  Butternut squash and sausage soup

  This is a favourite with Sophie’s kids. It can be made with all sorts of roast veg, but the sweetness and texture of the squash are great as a main ingredient or alternatively leave the sausages out if you want a veggie dish.

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  Sichuan sweet chilli prawns

  The tongue-tingling flavours of Sichuan come alive in Ching-He Huang’s recipe for spicing up prawns

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  Mustard salmon, avocado and watercress salad

  Ainsley Harriott's salad combines salmon fillet with a honey and mustard dressing, mashed avocado and peppery watercress to magnificent effect

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  Chilled melon soup with langoustines and basil

  James Martin's velvety smooth soup is served with tasty shellfish and topped with tangy basil-flavoured crème fraiche

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  Brawn

  Serve up a classic British dish with James Martin's magnificent brawn made with pig's head, trotters, herbs and spices

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  Beef in beer with horseradish dumplings

  Katie Bishop makes her rich beef stew in a slow cooker and serves it with horseradish and suet dumplings

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  Tarte tatin with cinnamon ice cream

  Rachel Thompson complements this classic French pudding with a lightly spiced ice cream

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  Macaroni cheese with ham hock

  Thierry Laborde makes his version of the traditional family supper

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  Herbed partridge with sprout and chestnut risotto

  For an elegant alternative to the traditional Christmas lunch, try Jason Atherton's flavoursome game bird with a suitably festive risotto