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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  Cassava pone (baked cassava and coconut pudding)

  Whip up a sticky sweet Caribbean tea-time treat with Gary Rhodes and Debra Sardinha Metiver

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  Roquefort soufflé

  Twice baked cheese soufflés from Jeremy Hooper – perfect served with a pear and walnut salad

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  Hand-made bangers with mustard mash explosion

  Try your hand at making Simone Lester's bangers - herby pork and sage or spicy chorizo. Served with magnificent mustard mash

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  Chop house steak with rocket and parmesan salad

  Nick Nairn serves up a hearty meal of rib-eye and peppery rocket and parmesan salad with a tangy vinaigrette

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  Risotto balls: Arancini di riso

  Arancini means 'little oranges', a reference to the colour, size and shape of these cheese-and ham-filled rice croquettes from Rick Stein

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  Warm Jerusalem artichoke salad

  Aaron Craze’s salad is a colourful feast full of vibrant colours and textures, with a rich garlic mayonnaise dressing

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  Winter Warmer

  This throat soothing, nose-unblocking, cheek ‘rosy-ing’ cocktail is a fantastic tonic against the cold weather. With hints of cinnamon, aniseed and a kick of ginger, this hot, spicy and yet smooth drink, enlivens the senses and warms the body.

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  Vanilla valentine fudge

  Surprise a loved one with these sweetheart treats from Lorraine Balinska

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  Aligot

  Tom Parker Bowles shows how easy it is to make this class French dish of mashed potatoes with cheese and garlic