RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Beef and pork satay sticks

  Skewers of succulent marinated pork or beef with lashings of peanut sauce make tempting Thai style finger food from James Martin

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  Pot au feu with rabbit and bacon

  Winter vegetables, cabbage balls and spinach dumplings make this a hearty one-pot meal from Paul Merrett

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  Stir-fry shredded beef

  A family favourite that's quicker (and healthier) to make than ordering from your local takeaway!

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  Rocket rolls

  A simple canapé with a big wow factor from Gee Charman

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  Lemon drizzle cake

  For a tempting teatime treat, try Mary Berry's moreish lemon cake with tangy sugar topping

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  Curried goat or mutton

  Eddie Campbell shows John Torode how to bring the sunshine taste of the Caribbean to a traditional curry

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  Pork chops with salsa verde

  Serve Theo Randall’s easy pork dish with buttered new potatoes for a tasty, quick supper

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  Pears braised in Perry

  Matthew Fort gives braised pears an unconventional kick with perry and plenty of warm spices

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  Chorizo and potato soup

  You'll probably have potatoes and onions in the house even if the cupboard are otherwise bare, so you could make Darina Allen's simply delicious soup at a moment's notice

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  Roasted chicken with herbs

  Theo Randall cooks a classic Italian dish, arrosto di pollo alle erbe, with chicken legs and aromatic fennel and thyme