RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Ginger Beer Cake

  Jewish Princesses Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine show us a modern take on the traditional Rosh Hashanah treat, honey cake, which is said to ensure a sweet new year

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  Xmas pud soufflé

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

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  Sausage, radicchio and barolo wine risotto

  Spicy Italian sausage, bitter-leafed radicchio and a robust Italian red wine make excellent partners in this substantial risotto from Diana Henry

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  Lemon drizzle cake

  For a tempting teatime treat, try Mary Berry's moreish lemon cake with tangy sugar topping

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  Citrus roast chicken

  Moist, citrus scented chicken makes the perfect Sunday lunch in this simple but delicious recipe from James Thompson

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  Garden vegetable and squid salad

  Richard Corrigan’s sprightly salad combines the best of spring ingredients

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  Quail stuffed with truffle and smoked bacon

  Rosario Guarneri serves quail with smooth sweet potato mash, simmered red cabbage and a rich port sauce

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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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  Spinach salad with mango and strawberry

  A sweet and sour salad that makes a lovely starter or healthy side dish.

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  Crab samosas with tomato and chive dip

  Reza Mahammad’s crispy samosas were a huge hit with comedian Sanjeev Bhasker, who found them dangerously irresistible when filming Dehli Belly