RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Rajastani potatoes with mustard greens

  Aloo Methi, a favourite Rajastani side dish of potatoes fried in ghee and spices from Marwari cook Gunjan Goela

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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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  Swedish Christmas ham

  Trina Hahnemann makes homely roast ham covered with a rich mustard and sugar glaze.

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  Baked cheesecake with blueberries

  Rachel Allen’s recipe for this timeless dessert is a good base for any fruit that’s in season – blackberries and raspberries are particularly delicious

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  Chocolate fudge

  The Women’s Institute fudge makes a great Christmas or birthday present wrapped up in a pretty home-made presentation box

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  Kipper kedgeree

  Jun Tanaka’s classic combination of spicy rice, peas eggs and fish makes a dreamy weekend brunch or lunch

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  Pot au feu with rabbit and bacon

  Winter vegetables, cabbage balls and spinach dumplings make this a hearty one-pot meal from Paul Merrett

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  Prawn biryani

  Keep a light touch when stirring together Anjum Anand’s biryani for a dramatic centre-piece

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  Calves’ liver with curly kale and grilled polenta

  Dinner for one needn’t be uninspiring – try this Italian classic from Matt Tebbutt

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  Clear tomato juice

  Matthew Fort makes an aromatic tomato cocktail and serves it with broad beans and radishes