RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Blackberry infused vodka

  Merrilees Parker makes a deliciously simple infusion that’s perfect for drinks parties or as a Christmas gift

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  Apple crisp

  If you like apple crumble, you'll love Antony Worrall Thompson's version, flavoured with warming spices and tangy citrus zest

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  Butternut squash and sausage soup

  This is a favourite with Sophie’s kids. It can be made with all sorts of roast veg, but the sweetness and texture of the squash are great as a main ingredient or alternatively leave the sausages out if you want a veggie dish.

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  Seared scallops with black pudding

  Paul Rankin whips up a classic combination of sweet scallops with rich black pudding and comforting mashed potatoes

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  Honey and mustard prawn skewers

  Bring sunshine cooking to the British table with these sizzling prawn kebabs made by Danny Boome

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  Simnel cake

  Celebrate Easter in traditional fashion with Paul Hollywood's recipe for a classic marzipan-topped simnel cake

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  Rabbit with lemon dumplings

  Diana Henry slow-cooks rabbit joints wrapped in bacon and serves them with little lemon and watercress dumplings

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  Cinder toffee

  Christine Grimshaw shares her favourite recipe for glossy toffee - perfect for passing around at Halloween and Bonfire Night parties

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  Rhubarb, lemon and mascarpone whip

  Poached rhubarb, lemon zest and juice and pine nuts are stirred into mascarpone in Clodagh McKenna’s pretty dessert

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  Mutton curry with rice and peas

  Aaron Craze cooks a Jamaican-inspired low-fat dish of spicy mutton curry with rice and peas