RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Parmesan scrambled eggs on sourdough bread

  Give scrambled eggs on toast a bit of a mix-up and try Amanda Lamb’s updated version

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  Momma's meat jambalaya

  A Louisiana Creole dish with a Cajun kick from Charita Jones' homemade seasoning mix

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  Steamed apple, orange and ginger pudding

  For a twist on the traditional British steamed suet pudding, try Sophie Grigson’s fruity confection

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  Hogget with anchovies and lemon

  Hogget is a 1-2 year old sheep that has a great taste - James Martin uses it in a roast full of punchy flavours

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  Bird in a bird roast

  James Martin spurns the turkey for his Christmas lunch, instead cooking up a stunning four-bird roast

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  Aubergine and mozzarella stacks

  This rich dish from James Martin, combining chargrilled aubergine with buffalo mozzarella, makes a great vegetarian meal

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  Fish and chips

  Double cooked chips are the secret to this British favourite from Roopa Gulati

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  Mushroom risotto pie with ginger coriander sauce

  For an eye-catching main course, try Claire Cook's tasty mushroom risotto-filled pie, served with a flavourful cream sauce

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  Ultimate roast beef

  Matt Tebbutt’s classic recipe involves a juicy strip of sirloin marinated in thyme, garlic and pepper for a few days and served with a homemade horseradish cream

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  Vegetarian crispy beancurd rolls

  Ching-He Huang’s delightful Chinese vegetarian dish is a healthy alternative to spring rolls and makes a stunning starter