RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cereal rye bread

  For a deliciously flavourful loaf try Paul Hollywood's recipe for bread made with rye and assorted seeds

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  Pan-fried cod with smoked sausage and choucroute

  Daniel Galmiche makes a wintery surf and turf dish that uses the best of Alsace ingredients

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  Mutton pie

  Cass Titcombe's pie is rich and meaty - British food doesn't get better than this!

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  White asparagus with ham hock and egg dressing

  Dress up new season asparagus with this luxurious ham and egg dish from Bryn Williams

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  Mountain sausages in white wine (diots au vin blanc)

  Mike Robinson puts a spin on cooking flavoursome sausages -an ideal meal to come home to after being outdoors,

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  Smoked mackerel salad

  James Nathan’s salad is served with parsley pesto and crisp croutons

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  Plain paratha (lightly fried bread)

  Discover just how delicious a home-made paratha can taste with Vicky Bhogal's recipe for these classic Indian flat breads

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  Coconut fruit cake

  Chockfull of fruit and coconut, this more-ish cake from Marguerite Patten is sure to become a favourite

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  Blackberry infused vodka

  Merrilees Parker makes a deliciously simple infusion that’s perfect for drinks parties or as a Christmas gift

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  English ale-soaked Christmas pudding

  Let everyone in the family have a stir and make a wish when you prepare Diana Henry's fabulous traditional Christmas pudding on 'Stir-up Sunday'