RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cranachan and shortbread tower

  Eadie Manson combines two traditional Scottish desserts into the perfect tea-time treat

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  Turkey mole

  Bitter chocolate, spiked with warming spices work well together in this traditionally hearty Mexican casserole

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  Steamed pork and prawn siu mai dumplings

  Chinese Dumplings come in all shapes and sizes and regional variations are many - Ching-He Huang suggests tasty variations of her simple recipe

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  Crispy shallots and peanuts on rice noodles

  Matt Tebbutt makes the most of a store cupboard staple and turns it into a delicious South East Asian noodle dish for two

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  Crisp-fried chicken spring rolls

  Gary Rhodes makes fried Chinese spring rolls with a chicken and mushroom filling

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  Apple turnovers

  Enjoy a sweet dessert without guilt, and try Anthony Stewart's apple turnovers

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  Pan-fried pork with sweet paprika sauce

  The spiciness of paprika in a creamy sauce matches well with Arthur Potts Dawson’s quickly fried pork and grilled aubergine

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  Lime and coconut steamed fish

  Parsee cook Farzana Contractor makes Patrani Machi, steamed fillets of fish with a spicy green lime and coconut marinade

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  Carrot and cardamom jam

  Thane Prince combines cardamom and carrot to wonderful effect – you could try this preserve with parsnips instead of carrots too

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  Mexican beef stew

  For a warming winter dish with a hint of spice, try this slow-cooked stew with chipotle chilli from Tom Parker-Bowles