RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Christmas cake

  You can make this Christmas cake weeks before or even the day before - the taste will still be traditional and delicious. The recipe for almond paste, which is toasted in the oven for extra flavour, comes from Rachel's mother-in-law, Darina Allen.

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  Swiss carrot cake

  Kirsch and almonds flavour Sonja Watson's Swiss Carrot Cake

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  Classic carbonnade

  Tom Parker Bowles' recipe for this famous Belgian casserole of beef cooked in a rich, dark beer sauce is ideal for both family and entertaining

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  Coquille st jacques

  A luxurious scallop gratin in a rich and creamy sauce from Nigel Cook

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  Designer fish and chips with pea emulsion

  Andrew Nutter's sophisticated elegant take on traditional fish and chips incorporates ginger flavoured batter, spicy brill fillets and a light petit pois dressing

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  Chicken with mushrooms and marjoram

  Rachel Allen serves a vibrant broad bean salad with this rich spring dish

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  Pecan and banana bran muffins

  Muffins, made just a little bit healthier, try Tana Ramsay's nutty breakfast bite with crunchy bran flakes

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  Veggie burgers

  These moist burgers will satisfy the appetite of any veggie, and may even convert a few meat eaters too!

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  Sweet Thai chilli chicken

  Sweet chilli sauce peps up Chef Yang from Amoy’s chilli-chicken stir-fry

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  Summer fruit crumble

  Silvana Franco makes British summer on a plate - lovely hot from the oven and even better served chilled the next day