RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Honey-roasted ham hock with red cabbage and piccalilli

  Jason Atherton’s melt-in-the-mouth ham takes a little time to prepare, but the results are definitely worth it

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  Thai chicken curry

  Making your own Thai curry paste is easy than you might think - substitute chicken for tofu, fish or any other meat to vary the recipe

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  Potato salad

  Ainsley Harriott's simple, snazzy salad makes a posh sunshine supper for two - it's delicious served with a wedge of crusty garlic bread

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  Chocolate-dipped walnuts

  Mark Hix’s perfect little Christmas treats are simple to prepare and can be made about a week ahead.

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  Wild garlic salad

  This peppery salad with a lemon dressing by Nigel Haworth makes the perfect starter to any meal

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  Mixed vegetables in a mustard and cumin sauce

  Black mustard, cumin and onion seeds give a kick to potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and tomatoes in Madhur Jaffrey's flavoursome vegetarian dish

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  Pork chops with apple and sage sauce

  A creamy apple, pear and sage sauce makes this pork dish by Gary Rhodes rather special

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  Sausage and lentil casserole

  Keep a few staples on hand in the pantry to cook up Silvana Franco’s simple but hearty and warming casserole

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  Fried dogfish with spiced lentils

  For an inexpensive and healthy mid-week family meal, Matt Tebbut recommends a delicious combination of fresh fish and lentils

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  Halibut with cabbage and oysters

  Pan-fried fish with bacon, oysters and cabbage from Paul Merrett