RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Paneer tikka (grilled paneer)

  Tikka means morsel in Hindi, and here Punjabi chef Manjit Gill makes grilled morsels of spiced Indian cheese

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  Braised lamb shanks with barley broth

  This slow braise from Peter Gordon yields two courses: a hearty barley broth to start, then a bowl of herby pasta topped with the meltingly tender lamb meat

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  Scrambled ostrich egg

  One egg makes Gino D’Acampo's breakfast for two – if you use an ostrich egg

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  Fried vegetable rice

  Use up leftover rice in this quick and tasty dish from Gary Rhodes

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  Rum punch

  Get the party swinging with Allegra McEvedy’s Caribbean punch - try varying the recipe with guava juice or passion fruit syrup instead of orange or pineapple

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  Mulled wine

  Combining citrus, spice and sweetness, James Martin's recipe for our favourite tipple at Christmas is deliciously aromatic

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  Spiced Gujarati potato balls (bateta wada)

  These fragrant, golden potato balls with a creamy yogurt dip from Bill Meswaniamake an ideal snack for when vegetarian friends are visiting

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  Spicy pork balls wrapped in lettuce leaves with Thai herbs

  There's more to mince then boring spag bol spice-up minced pork with Tom Parker Bowles

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  Pan-fried mackerel with herb butter

  Make Rachel Allen’s delicious herb butter ahead of time and supper can be on the table in a matter of minutes

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  Egg with minced lamb

  Comedian Shazia Mirza shares her recipe for eggs wrapped in minced lamb in a tomato curry sauce