RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lime cheesecake

  For a scrumptious dessert serve up Annie Rogers' lime cheesecake, a delicious citrus-flavoured concoction of cream cheese and cream

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  Shortbread

  A crumbly biscuit classic made to Claire Clark's family recipe

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  Mild mustard salmon burgers

  Ainsley Harriott's burgers work well with any firm fish, such as tuna - serve them with lashings of mayo or tomato ketchup...

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  Winter Warmer

  This throat soothing, nose-unblocking, cheek ‘rosy-ing’ cocktail is a fantastic tonic against the cold weather. With hints of cinnamon, aniseed and a kick of ginger, this hot, spicy and yet smooth drink, enlivens the senses and warms the body.

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  Spiced cauliflower

  Adding a few eastern spices livens up normally bland cauliflower in this side-dish with a kick from Matt Tebbutt

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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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  Minestrone with pancetta

  Sophie Grigson shares her family’s favourite recipe for this famous Italian export

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  Cornish pasties

  Crisp, glden pies filled with with potato, swede and beans, from The Vegetarian Society

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  Sea bass with yuzu koshu

  A spicy citrus marinade gives Nick Watt’s fish dish an interesting Asian twist

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  Bramley apple crumble

  Chef Adam Penney from Hampstead gastropub The Horseshoe encapsulates modern pub food with this do-ahead crumble scented with lemon thyme and black pepper