RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Christmas Cracker

  Sweet, bubbly loveliness in a glass – this is THE ultimate treat for a Christmas celebration.

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  Blackberry infused vodka

  Merrilees Parker makes a deliciously simple infusion that’s perfect for drinks parties or as a Christmas gift

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  Fish pie

  Allan Galway adds a twist to the classic fish pie, by putting the mash on the bottom and topping with a golden layer of melted cheddar

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  Roasted garlic and pumpkin hummous

  Allegra McEvedy makes the best of the new season pumpkins with a quick and easy recipe for an autumnal mezze

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  Cauliflower cheese

  A little James Martin magic adds fabulous flavour and a good deal of oomph to the old British classic, cauliflower cheese

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  Sea bream with sauce vierge

  Daniel Galmiche prepares baked fish fillets, served on a bed of mash with a fresh and simple herb and tomato sauce

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  Welsh rarebit

  Tom Parker Bowles rustles up a treat that dates back to the 18th century - with ale and mustard, cheese on toast never tasted so good!

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  Oriental chicken salad

  Bursting with zesty Asian flavours, Tamasin Day Lewis's mouth-watering salad makes an excellent starter or light supper

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  Cream of pea soup with croque monsieur

  Andrew Turner’s quick pea soup is turned into a filling supper dish with the addition of snack-size rounds of croquet monsieur

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  Fife miner's stew

  From A Cook's Tour of Scotland by Sue Lawrence