RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Carpet bag steak

  An oyster tucked into the middle of the steak makes this dish from Arthur Potts Dawson a real surprise

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  Lemon posset

  Using just three ingredients, James Martin's lemon posset couldn't be easier

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  Steamed fish with black bean sauce

  Gary Rhodes make a quick and healthy dish usually sold as Street food in China

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  Swedish meatballs with mashed potato

  Warm-up the Scandinavian way with Stuart Gillies’ lightly spiced meatballs served with mounds of creamy, buttery mash

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  Rabbit and olive casserole

  Simon Rimmer cooks a thrifty Italian-inspired dish of wild rabbit slow-cooked in sherry with garlic, herbs and green beans.

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  Christmas cake

  You can make this Christmas cake weeks before or even the day before - the taste will still be traditional and delicious. The recipe for almond paste, which is toasted in the oven for extra flavour, comes from Rachel's mother-in-law, Darina Allen.

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  Smoked salmon millefeuille

  Paul Rankin’s no-cook starter is easy to assemble, but looks fantastic

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  Cherry pithiviers

  Crisp pastry, yielding to a deliciously moist almond filling is a classic celebration of French baking at its best - try this recipe by Rick Stein...

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  Individual steamed puddings with persimmon Anglaise

  Rosemary Shrager's indulgent puddings are flavoured with persimmon and orange and served with a luxurious orange liqueur sauce

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  Beetroot ravioli

  Chad Sarno, of vegetarian and vegan restaurant Saf in London, serves a healthy pasta dish with cashew herb boursin, asparagus salad and balsamic figs