RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Moules marinière

  Trish Deseine proves that mussels can be the ultimate fast food. Served with chips or crusty bread for dunking in the garlic and wine sauce, they’re a meal in themselves

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  Warm beef salad with horseradish mayonnaise and fried onions

  Darina Allen creates a flavoursome starter with tender Irish beef fillet served with a fiery horseradish and crunchy onions

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  Honey-roasted duckling with spiced apple sauce

  For a mouthwatering alternative to the Christmas turkey, try Michael Caines' succulent spiced duck with balsamic vegetables and apple sauce

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  Oysters, vermouth and tarragon cream

  Even oyster purists will love these warm oysters in a delicious cream sauce from Matt Tebbutt

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  Cheese fondue and tomato chutney

  For a delightful al fresco dinner for two, try Rachel Allen's Irish cheddar fondue with a home-made chutney and chunks of toasted bread

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  Chilli trout ceviche

  Miguel Maestre marinates trout in citrus juice, sherry vinegar, garlic, ginger and chilli - the citric acid causes the proteins in the fish to ‘cook’ without heat

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  Negroni cocktail

  Neat gin, Martini and Campari make up this colourful cocktail from Tristan Stephenson

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  Strawberry and chardonnay knickerbocker glory

  Jess and Laura Tilli add an adult twist to this perennial Brit classic

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  Roasted fennel and Somerset cider soup

  Tony Brandon's creamy fennel soup has a fruity cider flavour and makes an ideal choice for taking the chill out of autumnal days

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  Irish champ

  Jamie Oliver makes the perfect accompaniment to his pork chops with sage, honey and apricots, or try with chicken, beef or fish.