RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Chilli-fried potted shrimps

  Atul Kochhar has a soft spot for English potted shrimps, but likes things a bit spicier

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  Christmas Cracker

  Sweet, bubbly loveliness in a glass – this is THE ultimate treat for a Christmas celebration.

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  Sea bass in a lemon, basil and vermouth sauce

  Theo Randall cooks an Italian coastal classic of Sea bass baked “en papillotte” with Amalfi lemons and fresh basil

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  Moussaka

  A deliciously satisfying main course from James Martin featuring minced lamb, aubergines, and spices topped with a mouth-watering cheese sauce

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  Bacon-wrapped roast quail

  Keen home cook Andrew Young was pitted against top chef Rosario Guarneri with his recipe for roast quail served with red cabbage

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  Pickled cucumber

  For a splendid accompaniment to salmon and rice noodles, try James Martin's hot cucumber pickle with the zing of Szechuan pepper

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  Roast rack of lamb with pinhead oatmeal crust

  Claire Macdonald cooks a delectable dinner party combo of mint hollandaise with succulent lamb rack in a crisp pepper-flecked oatmeal crust

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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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  John Dory with beurre noisette and white asparagus

  James Martin has an easy fish recipe using John Dory that's topped with a traditional beurre noisette and served with white asparagus

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  Butter bean and chorizo stew

  Allegra McEvedy’s classic Spanish tapas dish of smoky sausage slowly-cooked with butter beans and tomatoes is perfect for sharing