RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Melba toast

  Melba toast is a perfect accompaniment for potted shrimp, pate or soup. From James Martin

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  Pork tenderloin with cabbage and bacon

  Savoy cabbage, bacon and apples complement pork tenderloin in Gary Rhodes' traditionally British supper

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  Deep-fried onions in Perry batter

  Mark Hix puts an autumn twist to a classic onion ring recipe, with tangy pear cider

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  Lamb kidneys with sherry sauce and butter potatoes

  The Hairy Bikers, Si and Dave, share a scrumptious Argentinian offal recipe that’s perfect as both a starter or a main dish

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  Brownie Pudding

  Halfway between a brownie and a pudding, this dessert from Ina Garten is deliciously chocolatey and so easy to make

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  Paneer with stir-fried vegetables

  Sanjay Dwivedi's mouthwatering recipe for Indian cheese and peppers in a rich tomato sauce makes the perfect starter

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  Malva pudding

  A South African variation of Sticky Toffee Pudding from Marianne Williams

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  Christmas Cracker

  Sweet, bubbly loveliness in a glass – this is THE ultimate treat for a Christmas celebration.

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  Lancashire hotpot with pickled red cabbage

  Lancashire hotpot, made with a chef's eye for detail, from Nigel Haworth

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  Vietnamese crispy salmon salad

  Ben O’Donoghue blends zesty lime, savoury fish sauce and hot chillies in true Vietnamese style for a refreshing starter