RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Beef pasties with mint, ginger and peas

  Rachel Allen’s moreish treats are reminiscent of Mexican empanadas, Indian samosas and classic Cornish pasties

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  Soused mackerel

  Mitch Tonks poaches mackerel in a sweet and spiced broth to imbue it with flavour

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  Fragrant persian chicken pilaff

  This chicken biryani style pilaff is brought to you from Alastair Hendy's Home Cook

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  Breadcrumbed halibut with white bean casserole

  Rosario Guarneri serves crisp coated halibut with a Basque-style pimento and chorizo sauce and a rich pork and bean casserole

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  Hake with clams and parsley

  This simple but impressive Basque recipe from Mario Batali consists of pearly white hake with baby clams in a garlic and parsley sauce

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  Brawn

  Serve up a classic British dish with James Martin's magnificent brawn made with pig's head, trotters, herbs and spices

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  Liquid toffee

  A smoothie from Karen Knowler that feeds the child in all of us, yet is super high in nutrition owing to the secret ingredient - mesquite powder

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  Raised game pie

  Galton Blackiston's scrumptious pie is served cold, with palate-pleasing piccallili or pickled onions, to complement the rich flavours

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  Apple pie and custard

  For the ultimate comfort pud, try James Martin's easy apple pie with home-made custard scented with vanilla and thyme

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  Xmas pud soufflé

  Christmas pudding like you've never tried to before, from Matthew Fort