RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Lebanese borek

  Crisp little cigars of feta-filled filo pastry make a great snack or starter in this hassle free recipe from Janet Brinkworth

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  Cinnamon and pecan butterscotch buns

  These sticky buns from Ainsley Harriott make a great weekend breakfast treat. Kids just love to get involved with all the mixing, kneading and rolling

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  Chicken and squash tagine

  Enjoy a taste of Morocco with Silvana Franco’s aromatic, sweet tagine

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  Corn and crab fritters

  Chef Wan's rich satay sauce is the perfect way to savour these crisp and juicy fritters

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  Goose, fennel, orange and black olive salad

  Matthew Fort uses leftovers to make a glorious Boxing Day salad

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  Tournedos rossini with cheese and onion potato and ratatouille

  Big on bold Mediterranean flavours, this meaty steak and garlicky ratatouille is Andy Tynemouth's ultimate party piece

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  Herb-crusted lamb

  Michael Caines serves a wonderful parsley and breadcrumb-coated lamb with a rich lamb jus and peas

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  Brandy snaps

  Toffee-coloured biscuits laced with spice and a billowing cream centre from Eleanor Smallwood

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  Venison pate with spicy pickle

  Paul Bloxham’s tasty terrine would make a spectacular starter or an impressive addition to a spring picnic

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  Limoncello and lime granita

  This refreshing granita is wonderfully refreshing either on its own or as a palate cleanser before a main course