RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Cassis-tini cocktail

  A potent martini cocktail from Tom Parker Bowles makes the perfect pre-dinner sharpener

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  Brussels sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts

  Complete your Christmas dinner with James Martin's delicious Brussels sprouts cooked with sweet-tasting pancetta and chestnuts

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  Scouse stew

  Paul Heathcote’s recipe for a Liverpudlian favourite uses both neck of lamb and minced lamb for a hearty serving

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  Guyanese pepperpot

  Jonathan Phang shares his family's version of Guyana's national dish

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  Espresso and chocolate ice cream sandwiches

  Manu Feildel makes lush chocolate meringues and fills them with espresso cream and two types of ice cream - pure decadence!

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  Braised lamb with flageolet mash

  Merrilees Parker shares a recipe for an ideal autumn dish of tender lamb neck fillet cooked with a herby flageolet mash

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  Halloumi with chilli

  These chilli-spiked cheese bites, made by Nigella Lawson are made in minutes and make a great cocktail snack

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  Nougatine

  Eric Lanlard makes this crunchy nutty sweet as a glamorous cake topper, snack or even edible gift!

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  Crispy duck salad

  Aaron Craze takes the stodge out of traditional crispy duck pancakes and pairs the meat with a refreshing salad and a zingy dressing

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  Stir-fried eel with black bean sauce