RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Gin martini

  Enjoy a cocktail classic with Chris Sheldon's recipe for a gin martini, James Bond's favourite drink

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  Spaghetti vongole

  Ed Baines combines clams, anchovies, white wine, tomatoes and chillies with pasta in this splendid main course

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  Brawn and pickled shallots

  Martin Blunos creates this traditional spiced terrine using pig's head, ham hock and trotters

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  Chocolate pancakes

  The whole family will love Silvana Franco’s quick and easy dessert

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  Chargrilled chicken with courgettes

  A colourful dish with yellow and green courgettes, fresh herbs and chilli makes Arthur Potts Dawson’s dish a firm summer staple

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  Sussex pond pudding

  Sophie Grigson makes a traditional British favourite, using limes instead of lemons for a delicious zesty pudding

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  Lobster thermidor

  Matt Tebbutt’s classic French dish of lobster slathered in béchamel sauce and topped with bubbling gruyère is perfect with skinny fries and a green salad

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  Keema samosas

  Silvana Franco makes tasty Indian finger food with minced lamb and spices – perfect for entertaining.

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  Bread

  Jean-Christophe Novelli shows just how simple yet delicious home made bread can be in this easy to follow recipe

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  Chocolate fruit cake

  Stars, glitter and gold balls add a little bling to Nigella's dark and sticky Christmas cake