RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Falafel with tahini sauce

  For a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern snack, try Silvena Rowe's falafel with tahini sauce and pitta bread

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  Skirt steak with watercress and barley salad

  Oliver Rowe shares a simple steak recipe with a peppery salad that's full of texture and flavour

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  Aubergine funghetto

  Aaron Craze cooks a classic Tuscan dish of stewed aubergines with red onion, garlic, tomatoes and herbs served on bread, adding anchovies and capers for a twist

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  Nasi goreng with mackerel

  Jason Atherton makes his variation of the traditional Indonesian meal by adding prawns and mackerel for a delicious combination of textures and flavours

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  Potato and green pea pattice

  The sweetness of the coconut and the spiciness of the green chili compliment each other well in these bite size patties from Gujarati cook Anjani Desai Watch the video recipe

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  Black bun with whisky

  Tom Lewis makes black bun - an incredibly dense and spicy fruit cake served on Hogmanay and after midnight to the "first footers" of the New Year. The secret to a really moist filling is soaking the fruit overnight. This is a recipe for real whisky lovers!

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  Duck confit with braised red cabbage

  Rich and indulgent, Rick Stein's duck recipe combines the sweetness of red cabbage with the meaty texture of slow-cooked duck

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  Blackberry infused vodka

  Merrilees Parker makes a deliciously simple infusion that’s perfect for drinks parties or as a Christmas gift

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  Lemon cheesecakes

  Eric Lanlard’s little cheesecakes are the perfect sweet treat for a fancy afternoon tea

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  Roasted root vegetables

  James Martin rustles up a tasty dish of thyme- and garlic-scented vegetables - perfect alongside a roast rib of beef