RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Apple crisp

  If you like apple crumble, you'll love Antony Worrall Thompson's version, flavoured with warming spices and tangy citrus zest

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  Blind scouse with herb dumplings

  A Liverpudlian bean and vegetable soup with dumplings from The Vegetarian Society

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  Cheese fondue

  Arthur Potts Dawson makes the après-ski classic that's perfect for sharing: crusty sourdough bread swirled in melted cheese

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  Gooseberry and green peppercorn chutney with mackerel

  The tartness of the flavoursome chutney cuts through the richness of the fish in James Martin's easy recipe

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  Veggie haggis

  This Scottish favourite is given a vegetarian twist with nuts, lentils and mushrooms, from The Vegetarian Society

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  Seared tuna with aubergine chutney

  Buy top-notch tuna fillets to ensure the pink inside of the fish is cooked to perfection - Ainsley Harriott's sweet pine nut and aubergine chutney works a treat too

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  Smoked haddock risotto

  Gary Rhodes elegantly finishes his intensely flavoured rice dish with a poached egg

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  Steamed sponge with dried fruit

  Packed with raisins, glacé cherries and dried cranberries, Simon Rimmer’s sponge makes a great comfort treat covered in lashings of chocolate sauce

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  Roasted scallop in its shell with parsley butter

  A stunning dinner party starter that will look as good as it tastes, from Andrew Fairlie

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  Veal and ham pie

  A double layer of puff pastry makes this pie from Cass Titcombe a really buttery treat