RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Spaghetti carbonara

  Aaron Craze adds a sprinkling of fresh marjoram to classic carbonara

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  Rabbit with agen prunes and polenta

  Rich and warming, this hearty casserole by Rick Stein is studded with sweet prunes - a real treat and feast of flavour

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  Lemony leeks & sprouts

  Spruce up your Christmas sprouts by adding leeks and lemon juice, in this simple citrus inspired recipe from the Vegetarian Society

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  Spaghetti primavera

  A light and tasty pasta dish that makes the most of spring - primavera - vegetables.

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  Green chicken biryani

  Anjum Anand’s unusual biryani is from one of the south-western regions of India and is a spectacular dish that deserves to be better known

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  Duck confit with braised red cabbage

  Rich and indulgent, Rick Stein's duck recipe combines the sweetness of red cabbage with the meaty texture of slow-cooked duck

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  Tomato soup

  For a luxurious soup try Paul Bloxham's sophisticated recipe, flavoured with fresh herbs and enriched with cream

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  Smoked eel with beetroot

  Eel, a fairly rich fish, goes perfectly with the tanginess of beetroot in Arthur Potts Dawson’s recipe

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  Fontina and sorrel arancini

  A tangy salsa rossa with cinnamon, chilli and vinegar is the perfect accompaniment to Aaron Craze’s arancini – Sicilian risotto balls

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  Pollock with cockles, mussels, leeks and chorizo

  For an elegant dinner party dish, Stuart Gillies tops a shellfish and chorizo medley with a perfectly cooked fish fillet and a saffron-infused cream sauce