RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Stuffed jalapeno chillies in yogurt

  Anjum Anand's fabulously spicy stuffed chillies are served with a delicious coconut yogurt sauce and spiced oil

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  Herring salad with dulse

  Gary Rhodes uses an Irish sea vegetable, to add an extra hint of the sea to his potted herring salad

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  Christmas mess

  Mark Hix’s delicious cranberry, chestnut and meringue concoction makes a great alternative Christmas dessert

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  Topside with garlic, chilli and anchovies

  Matt Tebbutt brings the best out of beef topside with a slow-cooked stew packed with Italian flavours

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  Herb crepes with smoked salmon, crème fraiche and cucumber

  Smoked salmon with crème fraiche and cucumber inside golden herb-speckled crepes, make a stylish starter from Claire Macdonald

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  Sloe gin

  Give in to a little tipsy temptation with this fabulous fruity Sloe Gin with va-va-voom by Marcia Ross

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  Lamb shish kebab

  Kazan Restaurant’s Levent and Bulent Hassan show how to cook a truly authentic Turkish lamb kebab

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  Breakfast smoothie

  Jo Pratt's satisfying meal in a glass simply oozes with goodness - and it tastes great to boot!

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  Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham

  This quick and easy appetizer from Sophie Grigson is addictive to eat - and a real winner with drinks before dinner!

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  Steak tartare

  Healthy and delicious, this beef dish by Rick Stein calls for finest quality meat...