RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Christmas Cracker

  Sweet, bubbly loveliness in a glass – this is THE ultimate treat for a Christmas celebration.

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  Cherry tart

  Fresh summer cherries make the tastiest of tarts in this sublime recipe from Anton Edelman

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  Scallops with crispy shallots

  Matt Tebbutt shows how to get the most out of seasonal shallots in this elegant starter

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  Thai green chicken curry

  Tana Ramsay opts to use tender chicken thighs and baby pea aubergines in this immensely satisfying recipe

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  Potato crisps with salsa and dip

  Matt Tebbutt’s homemade crisps are made with delicious jersey royal potatoes and served with chilli tomato and garlic cream dips

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  Spooky Halloween cupcakes

  Scary to look at but delicious to eat, Rachel Slack's cupcakes are a terrifying treat

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  Long Island iced tea

  Clinton Weir offers his recipe for this classic cocktail – a heady mix of vodka, white rum, gin, white tequila and triple sec…

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  Chicken, barley and parsley broth

  Paul Rankin shares his mother’s recipe for a hearty and warming chicken soup

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  Homemade pork sausages with apple sauce

  Piping hot mashed potato dotted with chopped cabbage is the classic accompaniment for homemade sausages in Rachel Allen’s Irish classic

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  Raspberry and apple margarita

  Crushed raspberries and apple slices turn Tristan Stephenson's tequila cocktail into a fresh and fruity affair