RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Bengali-style lamb with chickpea stew

  Atul Kochhar combines marinated roasted lamb rump with a fragrant Indian chickpea stew, known as Mangsho Chugni

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  Ossobuco with saffron risotto

  Gennaro Contaldo’s traditional Italian dish of braised veal shin sprinkled with gremolata (a herby topping) is served with a rich saffron risotto

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  Steamed apple, orange and ginger pudding

  For a twist on the traditional British steamed suet pudding, try Sophie Grigson’s fruity confection

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  Sweet and sour pork with water chestnuts

  Tender pork and crunchy water chestnuts are brought together in a sweet and sour sauce in this recipe harking from Beijing’s Imperial era. Recipe by Gary Rhodes

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  Lamb shanks

  Antony Worrall Thompson gives lamb shanks a lift with long, slow cooking and a generous amount of red wine!

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  Gratin of Brussels sprouts with lardons, cream and almonds

  Sophie Grigson turns sprouts into gorgeous starlets in this luxurious dish from her book 'Vegetables'

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  Fruit slab

  Margaret Barnes bakes up this lightly spiced, fruit-filled tart to create a satisfying sweet treat

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  Grilled bananas with rosemary, toffee sauce and instant ice cream

  James Martin's hot bananas topped with luscious toffee sauce are served with creamy banana buttermilk ice cream, that's made in just minutes

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  Hogget with anchovies and lemon

  Hogget is a 1-2 year old sheep that has a great taste - James Martin uses it in a roast full of punchy flavours

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  Croquembouche

  Make a birthday or end of a meal more spectacular with James Martin's pyramid of custard-filled, caramel-dipped choux pastry buns