RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Potted tea-smoked mackerel

  Ollie Pudney gives smoked mackerel a delicate twist with the refreshing aroma of camomile tea

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  Ribblesdale 'carbonara'

  Gary Rhodes piles strips of streaky bacon over rich and creamy goats' cheese pasta

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  Roast pigeon

  Pierre Koenig delivers a little bird with a lot of flavour in this tasty recipe for roast pigeon

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  Spiced lamb steaks with pomegranate couscous

  The key to Tiffany Goodhall’s dish is the marinade, which has lots of cumin to give a warm, spicy feel

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  Christmas spinach filo torte

  Celia Brooks Brown's elegant version of a traditional Greek spinach pie makes a delicious vegetarian meal

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  Cassis-tini cocktail

  A potent martini cocktail from Tom Parker Bowles makes the perfect pre-dinner sharpener

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  Artichoke and salsify salad

  Elegant and elaborate, Tom Aikens' salad of artichoke, potato and salsify is served with a decadent truffle vinaigrette

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  Roasted banana and ginger cheesecake

  Don’t know what to do when your bananas go brown? Silvana Franco shows how to reduce food waste and make something delicious at the same time

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  Pan-fried cod with smoked sausage and choucroute

  Daniel Galmiche makes a wintery surf and turf dish that uses the best of Alsace ingredients

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  Asparagus au gratin

  Fresh asparagus, creamy sauce and a crisp cheese-crumb topping make heavenly eating in this delightful recipe from Sophie's mum, Jane Grigson