RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Potato and lentil curry

  Paul Rankin cooks up a vegetarian treat that’s a favourite of his family

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  Chocolate simnel cake

  Matt Tebbutt’s chocolate simnel cake is made with two types of marzipan sandwiched between sponge and topped with chocolate truffles and glazed almonds

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  Big Appleberry Finn

  A refreshing fruity drink made with Finlandia Cranberry and berries, to give that extra Christmassy taste.

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  Ham hock, mustard fruits and fresh herb sauce

  Matt Tebbutt slow-cooks this cheaper cut of pork and serves it with a punchy herb sauce for the most delicious results

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  Baked Cromer crab

  The sweet flavour of Cromer crab is worth seeking out. Try these baked crabs as an elegant starter or ideal weekend lunch.

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  Light fig tarts with yogurt soured cream

  These are simply some sliced fresh figs baked on puff pastry rounds, then glazed and served with what Rick Stein calls yogurt soured cream.

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  Chinese duck stir-fry

  Healthy, quick and full of flavour: try Tana Ramsay’s easy recipe

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  Beef satay with peanut sauce

  Jason Atherton’s simple sauce transforms beef fillet into an impressive Asian-style starter or light lunch

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  Char-grilled snapper with mango, prawn and chilli salsa

  Rick Stein's snapper recipe is a winner on the barbecue

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  Ham hock and mustard fruits

  The sweet spiciness of mostarda di frutta lifts Matt Tebbutt's poached ham hocks