RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Salmon mayonnaise

  Paul Rankin poaches salmon in white wine to make a herby salmon mayonnaise, perfect with the sharpness of pickled cucumber

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  Christmas cake

  You can make this Christmas cake weeks before or even the day before - the taste will still be traditional and delicious. The recipe for almond paste, which is toasted in the oven for extra flavour, comes from Rachel's mother-in-law, Darina Allen.

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  Linguine vongole

  The whole family will love Clodagh McKenna’s quick and easy pasta with clams

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  Fontina and sorrel arancini

  A tangy salsa rossa with cinnamon, chilli and vinegar is the perfect accompaniment to Aaron Craze’s arancini – Sicilian risotto balls

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  Potato and lentil curry

  Paul Rankin cooks up a vegetarian treat that’s a favourite of his family

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  Boozy toffee sauce

  Rachel Allen's boozy toffee sauce makes a nice change from Brandy butter.

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  Game pie

  Kyle Hogg's pie is packed with a game, both furred and feathered, cooked until meltingly tender in red wine and then encrusted in the golden pastry of your choice

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  Chicken korma

  For a speedy and hassle-free spicy chicken supper, try Manju Mahli`s take on a korma

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  Black pudding and lancashire cheese with mustard butter

  Paul Heathcote makes crisp potato patties filled with melting cheese and meaty black pudding – a rich mustard butter sauce adds to the indulgence

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  Traditional Scottish shortbread

  For a terrific treat to accompany a cuppa, Mary Berry bakes buttery golden shortbread the traditional Scottish way