RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Fancy cupcakes

  For a pretty sweet treat, Silvana Franco’s super simple cupcakes can be frosted or decorated in any way you choose

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  Roast fillet of beef

  Gary Rhodes brings together boozy beetroot, parsnip purée, buttery cauliflower and tender beef fillet

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  Steak sandwich with horseradish mustard hollandaise

  Gary Rhodes makes the ultimate steak sandwiches with tender fillet, peppery rocket and a horseradish sauce

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  Queen of puddings

  Warmed jam and a meringue topping keep Ann Muller's pudding traditionally English

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  Poached oysters with dill-pickled cucumber

  Impress guests with Adam Byatt's super-trendy starter, served with foamed oyster sauce

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  Guyanese pepperpot

  Jonathan Phang shares his family's version of Guyana's national dish

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  The perfect hummus

  Sophie Michelle’s homemade hummus owes its wow factor to the garnishes of spicy shallots and pomegranate seeds, and plenty of spices

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  Chocolate and vanilla marble cake

  This classic is made using a basic Madeira cake recipe, and Rachel Allen’s version is excellent served with icing sugar or hot chocolate sauce

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  Apple and rhubarb crumble

  Tom Parker Bowles makes a traditional British pud for when you need a bit of home comfort

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  Lemony leeks & sprouts

  Spruce up your Christmas sprouts by adding leeks and lemon juice, in this simple citrus inspired recipe from the Vegetarian Society