RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Double chocolate walnut brownies

  Give in to temptation with these heavenly double-choc-nut brownies and their soft chocolate centres

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  Coconut fruit cake

  Chockfull of fruit and coconut, this more-ish cake from Marguerite Patten is sure to become a favourite

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  Mum's steak and kidney pie

  Frank Bordoni prepares traditional steak and kidney pie using his mum's tried and trusted recipe

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  Homemade pork sausages with apple sauce

  Piping hot mashed potato dotted with chopped cabbage is the classic accompaniment for homemade sausages in Rachel Allen’s Irish classic

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  Patina of asparagus

  Sally Grainger’s recipe for asparagus custard, adapted from the ancient Apicius collection of Roman recipes, is surprisingly delicate and unsurprisingly delicious

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  Herrings with crushed potatoes

  A zesty herb dressing brightens up Jun Tanaka's meal for one

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  Butter bean and chorizo stew

  Allegra McEvedy’s classic Spanish tapas dish of smoky sausage slowly-cooked with butter beans and tomatoes is perfect for sharing

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  Broad bean and anchovy salad

  Snap-fresh broad beans and chicory feature in Arthur Potts Dawson’s simple and elegant starter

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  Traditional roast turkey with pork, sage and onion stuffing

  Nothing beats a great Christmas roast - Delia Smith's recipe is reliable, tasteful and easy-to-follow

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  Pine nut and carrot roast with mushroom sauce

  Rose Elliot dresses up a nut roast - serve it with roast potatoes and trimmings for a classic vegetarian feast