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What to cook in December

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Oven-baked lentil soup with greens

Aaron Bertelsen's lentil soup recipe is inspired by the vegetables he grows in the kitchen garden at Great Dixter, on which he's written a wonderful cookbook
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An easy lasagne recipe with veal and spinach

A lasagne recipe with veal and spinach by Sybil Kapoor - a very easy recipe which can be prepared 2 days in advance
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Best ever Bombay potato recipe by Anjum Anand

Transform the humble potato with a blast of traditional Indian flavours with this Bombay aloo recipe by Anjum Anand
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A toad in the hole recipe by Mary Berry

A toad in the hole recipe from Mary Berry's 'Complete Cookbook', a classic British dish that's perfect for a filling meal
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How to make roast potatoes that are both crispy and fluffy

Perfect roast potatoes, with olive oil, garlic, and rosemary.
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A winter salad of chicory, citrus and dates

Danish chef Trine Hahnemann shares the delicious dishes she cooks for her family at Christmas, including this Danish julesalat
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Peanut butter dal with tomato broccoli tarka

Sophie Godwin shares a colourful Dal recipe from her cookbook 'Sundays'
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Harissa fennel rigatoni 

Sophie Godwin shares a rigatoni recipe with a twist from her cookbook, 'Sundays'
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How to cook a turkey

How to cook a turkey - our step-by-step guide to cooking up the perfect turkey this Thanksgiving or Christmas, including how long to cook it and how to do the stuffing
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Sticky toffee date pudding

'This is the epitome of a winter-warming dessert' says Harrods' Head Pastry Chef, Philip Khoury. 
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with white beans and harissa

A whole slow-roasted lamb shoulder is a beautiful way to prepare lamb for a few people, as Danielle Alvarez proves in this extract from her cookbook
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Spinach and gorgonzola quiche

This deliciously indulgent Spinach and gorgonzola quiche recipe is a fail-safe crowd pleaser.
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Pheasant, wild mushroom and red wine casserole with pancetta dumplings

People often complain of pheasant drying out during cooking. This method works a treat, so it remains as succulent as it is delicious
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Game Ragu with pappardelle

This is comfort food at its best and can be made well in advance – in fact, I would suggest making it at least the day before. It also freezes well.
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Wild boar hot dogs with onion relish and autumn slaw

The deeply rich flavour of wild boar sausages is perfectly offset by the zingy onion relish and moreish autumn slaw.
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Tandoori spiced partridge, with minted yogurt and golden raisin basmati rice

An unusual but effective use of this bird, this dish is bursting with bold flavours. It is easy to put together but is sure to impress.
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Peppered Venison Fillet, Medjool Date and Bacon Skewers

The unparalleled tenderness and heavenly gamey flavour of the venison pairs brilliantly with the smoky bacon and sweet dates.
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Shaved radish and celeriac salad with pomegranate, pecorino and truffle

Bocca di Lupo's Jacob Kenedy shares a cheesy, peppery and mushroomy salad recipe. 
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Tajarin with butter and truffle

Bocca di Lupo's Jacob Kenedy shares the autumnal recipe for this Piedmont truffle pasta dish 
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Black truffle risotto

Bocca di Lupo's Jacob Kenedy shares the best black truffle risotto recipe, which can also be a risotto bianco with white truffle