RECOMMENDATIONS

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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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  Rice and peas

  Junior Francis shows Gary Rhodes how to make this traditional Caribbean dish, which is the perfect accompaniment to high spiced meat or poultry dishes. It should really be called rice and beans though, since there is not a pea in sight.

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  Crema catalana

  If you fancy something different for dessert, try Spain's version of crème brulée - from Arthur Potts Dawson

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  Chocolate chip cookie ice cream

  Liz Franklin's Ice Cream brings us a winner with adults and children alike

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  Mediterranean Roast Rooster Potatoes with Peppers and Chorizo

  Add a spicy flavour to wholesome potatoes in this tasteful, simple-to-make dish by Andrew Fairlie

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  Gnocchi with Gorgonzola

  From Giorgio Locatelli, delicious home-made potato gnocchi in a creamy gorgonzola sauce

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  Portobello mushroom salad with pickled pears

  Paul Merrett whips up a substantial autumnal salad using the best of British ingredients

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  Creamy potato salad with smoked salmon and crispy soda bread

  This recipe by Matthew Fort offers a wonderful play on differing textures, with soft salmon jazzing up ordinary potato salad

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  Cornish smoked mackerel with salsify

  Homemade pickled ginger peps up Arthur Potts Dawson's simple fish dish

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  Pistachio pavlovas with poached apricots

  Beautiful meringue puddings with cardamom-spiked apricots from Rachel Allen