RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Dressed crab with egg salad

  Elegant and simple, Michael Caines’ crab dish makes a great starter or light lunch dish

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  Chocolate and beetroot cake

  Chocolate and beetroot are a winning combination in Diana Henry's decadent home-made cake with crème de cassis icing

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  Steamed chicken stuffed with mushroom mousse

  Rosemary Schrager shows a great way to cook chicken for a dinner party, keeping it wonderfully succulent

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  Navarin of Kentish lamb with orange and buttered new potatoes

  Richard Phillips slow-cooks lamb necks with vegetables and dried orange peel for a rich and unctuous dish

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  The ultimate mojito

  Get the party started with Manuel Soro's classic Cuban cocktail featuring mint, lime and lots of rum

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  Caramel ginger tarts

  Sugar and spice and everything nice comes together in Kim McCosker’s ginger nut and caramel tart

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  Gingerbread house and people

  Put some time aside to indulge in Rachel Allen's impressive, sweet gingerbread house. Click here for the template.

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  Hunting pudding

  This steamy pudding was traditionally enjoyed after a long day hunting, but Irene Dunn recommends it for any occasion!

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  Fish linguine

  This tasty fish dish from Jamie Oliver uses red mullet flavoured with lemon zest, garlic and white wine to create a simple quick supper.

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  West country cheese straws

  Ring the changes with these dressy cheese straws made with full-flavoured farmhouse cheddar cheese, walnuts and crunchy sunflower seeds