RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Raspberries with chocolate mousse and sponge finger biscuits

  Lavish your loved one this February 14 with this fabulous chocolate recipe from Harrods.

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  Peppered lamb steak with creamed leeks

  Gary Rhodes' lamb has a sweet redcurrant jelly glaze and is served with butter and cream-enriched leeks

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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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  Melon balls

  Threading fruit onto a straw adds oodles of child appeal.

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  Mild mustard salmon burgers

  Ainsley Harriott's burgers work well with any firm fish, such as tuna - serve them with lashings of mayo or tomato ketchup...

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  BBQ chicken with salbitxada sauce

  Bill Granger’s chicken recipe is a taste of hot Spanish sun, served with a delicious Catalan sauce of tomatoes, almonds and garlic

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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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  Jane's last minute Christmas cake

  Don't worry if you haven't made your cake weeks ahead - Jane Asher's luscious cake packed with alcohol-soaked fruits and nuts can be made as late as you like

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  Duck liver pâté

  For a make-ahead starter try James Martin's pâté, subtly flavoured with brandy and fresh basil

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  Safari chicken

  Sweet potatoes make a moist and moreish stuffing for tender boned chicken in this traditional Safari recipe from Mike Robinson