RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Korean beef (bulgogi)

  Rump steak in an aromatic sesame marinade from Mark Millon

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  Vichy carrots

  Instead of cooking with French mineral water, James Martin opts for the good stuff that comes out of the tap

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  Lancashire hotpot with pickled red cabbage

  Lancashire hotpot, made with a chef's eye for detail, from Nigel Haworth

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  Steamed caramelised apple pudding

  Galton Blackiston adds an extra touch of decadence to this dessert, with a creamy butterscotch sauce

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  Lemon verbena crème brûlée

  James Martin's lusciously rich desserts are infused with the exquisite intensely lemony scent of lemon verbena and topped with crisp toffee

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  Fillet of beef with wild mushrooms and truffle

  For a ‘no expense spared’ dish, try James Martin’s beef with creamy wild mushroom sauce

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  Pineapple upside-down cake

  Indulge in a bit of comfort cooking with Charita Jones' satisfying cherry-topped pineapple cake with sweet cinnamon glaze

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  Spiced pumpkin in broth (d'ba zigni)

  Celia Brooks Brown makes a spicy Eritrean dish using sweet-fleshed pumpkin - serve it as a chunky soup, with rice or beans

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  Venison kebabs with carrot salad

  Jun Tanaka’s spicy venison kebabs come with a crunchy carrot and cumin salad and a cool mint and yoghurt dressing

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  Easy roast turkey

  Sourcing a good-quality turkey (such as Kelly Bronze) is the perfect first step in making the ultimate Christmas dinner. Good Food Channel tells you how to make the most of your roast by cooking your turkey upside down.