RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Razor clams and scallops in whiskey butter sauce

  Fresh shellfish is an ideal match for the rich, whiskey and citrus-infused sauce in this recipe by Matt Tebbutt

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  Lamb with a spiced samosa and sweet potato chips

  Lamb stars in two different ways in Paul Merrett's Middle Eastern inspired dinner-party dish

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  Individual steamed puddings with persimmon Anglaise

  Rosemary Shrager's indulgent puddings are flavoured with persimmon and orange and served with a luxurious orange liqueur sauce

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  Scottish bramble 'mess'

  Meringues, cream and brambles come together in Gary Rhodes' Scottish twist on Eton mess

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  Pink champagne cocktails

  Ali Cooke's pink and perky champagne cocktails will start any occasion off with style and sparkle

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  Beef Carpaccio salad

  Eco-chef Arthur Potts Dawson creates a peppery rocket and radish salad with tender slivers of herb-encrusted beef

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  White chocolate truffles

  Harry Eastwood's tea-scented truffles look gorgeous rolled in cocoa powder, pink icing sugar or vivid green pistachios

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  Rib of beef with salad

  Gary Rhodes' herby butter-smeared beef steaks are divine with a simple salad

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  Nougatine

  Eric Lanlard makes this crunchy nutty sweet as a glamorous cake topper, snack or even edible gift!

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  Rum baba with poached quince

  Chris Galvin's syrup-laden pudding with a hint of rum makes a great festive dessert