RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Christmas cake with marmalade

  A rich and fruity festive cake from Ann Way

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  Coffee-rubbed pork with watermelon chutney

  Wake up and smell the coffee in this fragrant pork recipe from Gary Rhodes and Junior Francis

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  Smoked trout pâté

  Silvana Franco's versatile pâté with pickled cucumber can be served as a starter, picnic dish or party canapé

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  Wild garlic soup

  Make the most of this season’s produce with Clodagh McKenna’s hearty soup recipe, served with a wild garlic pesto

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  Huevos rancheros

  For a hearty Mexican-style eggs, Gino D`Acampo adds creamy chilli and coriander with crisp corn tortilla strips

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  Madeira sauce

  James Martin's rich sauce goes perfectly with tender beef

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  Veal shank ravioli

  A meaty, home-made ravioli with a rosemary-infused sauce, from Giorgio Locatelli

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  Melon balls

  Threading fruit onto a straw adds oodles of child appeal.

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  Beetroot & parsnip soup

  Vibrant colours and flavours are combined in this ravishing red soup from the Vegetarian Society

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  Crab linguine

  Jade Jones’ super-easy pasta dish makes a perfect quick supper for two – or double it for a fast family dinner