RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Polenta-crusted hake with pea custard

  If you tire of traditional breadcrumbed fish, try Simon Rimmer’s crisp polenta creation

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  Qaliya mehtabi (creamy chicken curry with almonds)

  Almonds, yogurt and cream are combined with an array of spices in Mughlai cook Salma Husain's sumptuous dish garnished with a regal flourish

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  Mediterranean Roast Rooster Potatoes with Peppers and Chorizo

  Add a spicy flavour to wholesome potatoes in this tasteful, simple-to-make dish by Andrew Fairlie

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  Puffed pear pancake with quince

  This is a real stick-to-your-ribs breakfast from Bill Granger (a bit more like a pudding than a pancake)

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  Arctic Summer

  This cocktail is the picture of Christmas itself. A fabulously attractive drink that mixes mint and cranberry in an icy taste explosion. It’s incredibly easy to make.

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  Thai green curry

  It's so simple to prepare your own curry paste - make Frank Bordoni's Green Thai Curry and you'll wonder why you didn't try it before!

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  Spiced apple pie

  The ever popular apple pie is given a delicious spicy twist in this irresistible recipe from Tamasin Day-Lewis

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  John Dory with caramelised chicory

  Dylan McGrath, head chef at Mint in Dublin, makes a seasonal fish dish bursting with the exotic flavours of chicory, blood orange, coriander seeds and poached black grapes

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  Steamed symphony of seafood

  Paul Rankin’s sublime combination of fresh fish in a light butter saffron sauce makes beautiful music indeed

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  Pork chop with creamed celeriac

  Ollie Rowe’s will satisfy the heartiest of appetites with this great meaty meal