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One of the top experts on pests and diseases, Pippa gardens using organic methods. Garden writer Christine appears on BBC1’s The One Show. She is also a lecturer and tour leader. Matthew is Head of Ho

You get two freezer recipes in one here: the chicken and the sauce, which is great over pasta or spread on a pizza base. Breadcrumbed chicken can be cooked from frozen. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 40 mins ■ Coo

Make room for more sides by scaling down the turkey to just the breast. We’ve put fennel and orange in our dry brine mix, but you could just use salt, pepper and sugar. SERVES 6-8 PREP 15 mins plus ov

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An extra-special Christmas feast full of your traditional favourites with tasty twists that won’t blow the budget

It’s not for nothing that North Norfolk is renowned for being one of the best getaway locations the UK has to offer. With mile upon mile of breathtakingly beautiful coastline – and superb seafood play