RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Hot Christmas punch

  Children don't need to miss out on mulled wine, try Tana Ramsay's alcohol-free version

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  Cod and lobster chowder

  This chowder from Rick Stein is really special, made with lobster (but not a great deal) and using the soft parts of the lobster to thicken the broth

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  Fried fish with onion salsa

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  Apple pie

  Nigel Haworth gives this traditional dessert an extra taste sensation to remember with a serving of savoury Lancashire cheese

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  Passion fruit delice

  Richard Phillips serves his triple-layered delice with passion fruit sorbet to add another contrast of textures

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  Red cabbage and stilton slaw

  Elisa Benyon makes a crunchy salad favourite with red cabbage, blue cheese and a tangy mustard and cream dressing

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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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  Hanoi prawn cakes

  Tom Kime’s sweet potato, spring onion and prawn cakes are wrapped in lettuce leaves and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce

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  Pommes anna with eggs and rocket and walnut pesto

  A delicious meat-free meal, bringing both colour and texture to the table.

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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