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Easy dinner party recipes

Simple, tasty recipes that can either be whipped up in a jiffy or made a day ahead.
Horseradish beef cheeks
by Mary Berry

Beef cheeks are ideal for slow cooking and have become easier to find in supermarkets and butchers. This family recipe is a rich, comforting stew with a creamy horseradish finish. Some cheeks are fattier than others, so cooking time may vary slightly.

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by Rick Stein
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Irish cream and chocolate cheesecake

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