RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Rhubarb crumble

  Warm flavours of star anise, cinnamon and vanilla add a spicy note to Simon Rimmer's version of this traditional fruity pudding

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  Mushroom risotto pie with ginger coriander sauce

  For an eye-catching main course, try Claire Cook's tasty mushroom risotto-filled pie, served with a flavourful cream sauce

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  Braised lamb shanks with champ

  A lip-smacking stew from Tamasin Day-Lewis - meaty lamb shanks in a tangy sauce with buttery spring onion mash

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  Coconut laksa with scallops and green tea noodles

  A fragrant fish broth packed with sweet and sour Malaysian flavours from Peter Gordon

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  Millefeuille of summer fruits with fromage frais

  Angela Hartnett's summer fruits sandwiched between thin sablé biscuits are irresistible with vanilla-flavoured fromage frais

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  Sea bass en croûte with mousseline sauce

  Michel Roux’s regal dish takes time, but all the elements can be prepared ahead, then all you do is take the fish in its pastry crust from the fridge to the oven 40 minutes before you want to serve it.

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  Chicken and mushroom dumplings

  Ching-He Huang’s delicious open-wrapped steamed dumplings are great to serve at dinner parties as a starter

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  Chinese duck stir-fry

  This stir-fry from Cherry Valley combines pan-fried duck, oodles of noodles and crunchy vegetables for a speedy supper

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  Pork belly with chutney

  Peppery watercress and tart gooseberries are perfectly matched with melt-in-the-mouth pork in Matt Tebbutt’s weekend main course

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  Christmas kiss

  Get your party off to a good start with Diana Henry's festive cocktail brimming with champagne, cranberry juice and Cointreau