RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Gingerbread cake

  A sticky gingerbread flecked with pieces of stem ginger from Jeannie Gye.

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  Sausage and lentil casserole

  A zingy mustard crème fraiche adds the finishing touch to Tana Ramsay's meaty, stomach-warming dish

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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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  Braised oxtail with chantenay carrots

  Slow cooked in wine and port, and served with sweet carrots, Jun Tanaka’s rich oxtail dish is a warming treat for hungry diners

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  Warm citrus salad with champagne dressing

  If you have an open bottle of champagne, add a splash to a citrus dressing as James Martin does in this simple yet sophisticated recipe

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  Carrot cake

  James Martin's lusciously moist carrot cake is sandwiched with velvety orange-liqueur whipped cream and drizzled with orange liqueur icing

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  Pork belly hot pot

  Pork belly is a cheap but delicious cut of meat, and Jun Tanaka makes the best of its fatty texture in a meltingly good soy-based hot pot

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  Asparagus au gratin

  Fresh asparagus, creamy sauce and a crisp cheese-crumb topping make heavenly eating in this delightful recipe from Sophie's mum, Jane Grigson

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  Masala scrambled eggs

  Cyrus Todiwala’s traditional Parsi recipe adds a delicious Indian flavour to a breakfast favourite

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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