RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Herdwick mutton pudding with black pea and caper gravy

  Steamed meat and kidney puddings in a home-made suet pastry make a hearty British meal, from Nigel Haworth

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  Italian-style lamb chops

  Peter Gordon serves grilled chops with gorgonzola polenta and a chunky tomato sauce for an Italian inspired lunch

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  Game pie

  Kyle Hogg's pie is packed with a game, both furred and feathered, cooked until meltingly tender in red wine and then encrusted in the golden pastry of your choice

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  Oaty cheese biscuits with rosemary

  These biscuits from the British Cheese Board are delicious topped with thin slices of Cheddar and red grapes

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  Spicy pumpkin coconut soup

  Spice up your Halloween with Simon Rimmer's richly aromatic roast pumpkin soup, complete with a chilli kick

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  Halibut with cabbage and oysters

  Pan-fried fish with bacon, oysters and cabbage from Paul Merrett

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  Pureed artichoke soup

  This deliciously filling summer soup perfected by Art Smith is a favourite of American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey

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  Lemongrad

  A zesty cocktail sweetened with elderflower cordial and spiked with vodka from Tristan Stephenson

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  Tomato and mozzarella tart

  For a stylish starter, serve up James Martin's delightfully simple recipe for tasty tomato and mozzarella-topped puff pastry tarts

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  Chocolate-dipped walnuts

  Mark Hix’s perfect little Christmas treats are simple to prepare and can be made about a week ahead.