RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Aubergine and courgette crostinis

  Diana Henry makes two tasty vegetable toppings to pile onto slices of crisp garlicky toast

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  Winter Warmer

  This throat soothing, nose-unblocking, cheek ‘rosy-ing’ cocktail is a fantastic tonic against the cold weather. With hints of cinnamon, aniseed and a kick of ginger, this hot, spicy and yet smooth drink, enlivens the senses and warms the body.

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  Bread sauce

  There's nothing like home-made bread sauce gently flavoured with cloves and nutmeg to jazz up a Sunday roast. From James Martin

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  Poulet forestière

  Fanny Craddock’s classic chicken and mushroom casserole is enriched with cognac and double cream

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  Seville orange curd with chocolate Viennese fingers

  Lawrence Keogh makes a sensational and seasonal dessert, which at 80p a serving proves a little goes a long way!

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  Spanish chicken stew

  This colourful, rustic dish from Tom Parker Bowles simmers away gently for an hour, resulting in a rich, flavoursome and hearty stew

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  Chorizo and black pudding stew

  A meat and lentil stew packed with robust Spanish flavours from Simon Rimmer

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  Bonne maman raspberry jam hearts

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  Store cupboard supper

  Silvana Franco creates a quick and delicious meal using things usually found at the back of kitchen cupboards – tinned crab meat, rice noodles, and some oriental condiments

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  Panettone bread and butter pudding

  Galton Blackiston uses panettone to add extra richness to this smart version of a nursery classic, enriched with mixed peel, sultanas and fresh vanilla