RECOMMENDATIONS

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  Blackberry Jelly

  Merrilees Parker makes a simple flavour-packed preserve from these glistening hedgerow berries

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  Verzada (sausage and cabbage casserole)

  Matthew Fort’s hearty yet simple Italian peasant-style casserole is the perfect Sunday night supper

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  Rooster Potato, Cheese and Bacon Pie

  Andrew Fairlie makes a simple yet hearty snack worth coming home for…

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  Romana gnocchi with Napoletana sauce

  Gennaro Contaldo’s traditional Italian dish can be assembled the day before it is needed and baked just before your guests arrive

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  Spiced popcorn

  This sweet and spicy homemade popcorn from Tana Ramsay makes a great snack

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  Squidgy chocolate cake

  Jane Asher's rich flourless cake will be an instant hit with chocolate lovers

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  Mango, passion-fruit and papaya lassi

  This refreshing Indian yogurt drink is packed with tropical flavour and makes a great match with spicy food

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  Orange chicken bake

  A citrus tang adds a tasty surprise to the traditional chicken bake, in this recipe by Tana Ramsay

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  Chocolate fruit cake

  Stars, glitter and gold balls add a little bling to Nigella's dark and sticky Christmas cake

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  Dill and fennel bread with smoked salmon, fromage blanc and Bloody Mary

  For a special starter or brunch, try smoked salmon and herbed cheese with Matt Tebbutt’s wonderful homemade bread