RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Chickpea and chorizo fritters

  Ainsley Harriott's fritters are always a winner and are the perfect snack to make when your mates pop over for the footie - gram (chickpea) flour is available from most supermarkets

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  Partridge with sweetcorn a la Français

  Jun Tanaka’s French-inspired dish combines the sweet flavours of game with smoky bacon, sweetcorn and fresh lettuce.

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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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  Chocolate and raspberry tart with fennel oil

  James Martin's exquisite chocolate tart is topped with luscious raspberries and served with a delectable sweet fennel and mint oil

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  Honey lemon chicken wings

  Bill Granger roasts chicken wings with a sweet and sour glaze

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  Romana gnocchi with Napoletana sauce

  Gennaro Contaldo’s traditional Italian dish can be assembled the day before it is needed and baked just before your guests arrive

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  Spatchcock poussin with king cabbage and parmesan polenta

  Aaron Craze makes a delectable Italian dish of tender roasted poussin in a sweet muscat sauce

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  Beetroot & parsnip soup

  Vibrant colours and flavours are combined in this ravishing red soup from the Vegetarian Society

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  Roast chump of lamb with creamed polenta

  A meaty main course full of the fresh flavours of spring, from Paul Heathcote

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  Roast leg of pork

  Gary Rhodes brings together crisp roast pork, apple gravy and sweet caramalised honey onions