RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Maple-poached pears with bourbon cream

  If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, try Diana Henry's syrupy pears with caramalised pecans

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  Latvian gingerbread biscuits

  Enjoy a traditional Christmas treat with Martin Blunos's recipe for fragrant, home-made gingerbread biscuits

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  Sausage and mash

  Ed Baines serves juicy sausages with a tasty onion gravy sauce and creamy mashed potatoes

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  Birria

  Thomasina Miers cooks a traditional Mexican celebration dish of spicy beef stew with ancho chillies, served with a zingy salsa

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  Devilled kidneys on toast

  Cayenne pepper, mustard powder, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce give Tom Parker Bowles’ kidneys their devilled flavour

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  Spaghetti with broccoli, walnuts and lemon

  A zesty pasta dish with crunchy broccoli and golden breadcrumbs from Tana Ramsay

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  Tuna with lime, coriander and sea salt rub

  For fast food with flair, try Caroline Hire's tuna steaks in a crisp, spicy coating - in the kitchen or on the barbecue

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  Crispy nibbles with spicy tuna crepes

  Strong flavours in the form of cheddar, smoked sausage and tuna are the highlights in Martin Blunos’s recipe

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  Roast goose with foie gras, apples and rosemary

  Matt Tebbutt's incredibly rich dish requires nothing more than simple roast potatoes and maybe mustard dressed green salad to serve

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  Walnut cake with American frosting

  Rachel Allen bakes a spectacular version of her own wedding cake, which is perfect for any special occasion.