RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Italian sausage, porcini and tomato penne

  Theo Randall makes a simple pasta dish that’s bursting with flavour and serves two for less than £5

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  Seafood platter with tamarind sauce

  Appease even the Kitchen Gods with this refreshingly exotic seafood smorgasbord, from Nancy Lam

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  Finger-licking chicken wings

  Try eating Ainsley Harriot's chicken wings without licking your fingers - good luck!

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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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  Blood orange mousse with blood orange sorbet

  Galton Blackiston uses blood oranges to create a velvety mousse complemented with a vivid red sorbet which can be made ahead for an impressive dinner party dessert

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  Lebanese borek

  Crisp little cigars of feta-filled filo pastry make a great snack or starter in this hassle free recipe from Janet Brinkworth

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  Sausages with spring greens

  Matthew Forts’ greens are braised three times over three days – perfect with best-quality sausages and rich onion gravy

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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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  Traffic light ice lollies

  Colourful, fun and a great way to give fresh fruit to your children.

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  Veggie burgers

  These moist burgers will satisfy the appetite of any veggie, and may even convert a few meat eaters too!