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Homemade Padpi (for Chaat)

Papdi (papri), a round shaped crispy, flaky and deep fried cracker is a key ingredient in many chaat recipes like bhel puri, sev puri, papdi chaat, etc. It can be also served as a stand-alone snack.

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Poached Salmon with Sweet Potato Rosti and Salsa

Poached salmon with sweet potato rosti and salsa – Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch

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Piccalilli Dressing

Piccalilli sauce dressing – Richard Bainbridge

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Soy Braised Beef Cheeks, Jasmine Rice, Garlic Choy Sum

James Tanner’s Soy Braised Beef Cheeks with Jasmine Rice and Garlic Choy Sum! Tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks braised in a rich soy, hoisin, and ginger sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice, paired with garlicky Choy Sum and topped with crispy onions, red chilli, and a sprinkle of sesame! – James Martin

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Matcha smoked chicken breast with green curry sauce

Try the technique of tea smoking in this adventurous recipe – just be sure to cook in a well-ventilated area! – Matt Tebbutt

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Thai Pot Roast Chicken

This Thai Pot Roast Chicken from Si King is sure to become a favourite recipe! Serving 4-6 people it contains Thai basil, lemongrass, and lime, simmered in a rich red curry coconut sauce. Top with fresh herbs, chillies, and spring onions for the perfect balance of heat and zest. – James Martin

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Chicken Diane

Tender brined Chicken Diane from Lisa Goodwin-Allen. Buttery, herb infused chicken, crispy golden skin, creamy, mustard-spiked Diane sauce and ultra-crispy potato wedges! James Martin

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Champagne Cocktails

Merlin Griffiths is back with some Champagne Cocktails…the Italian 75, the Old Cuban and a stunning Champagne Colada! Each recipe serves 1!

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Badam Cheescake

Cheesecake with crisp, buttery filo layers, a nutty base layer and a creamy cheesecake filling with flecks of rose petal (almost like Baklava). Nadiya Hussain

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Beef Goulash with Dumplings

Beef goulash with light, fluffy dumplings. Central European goulash, a beef stew with Hungarian paprika, onions, tomato paste, cubed chuck roast, herbs and stock.

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Malaysian-style Fried Fish Sandwich

This Malaysian-style fried fish sandwich is served with homemade salt and chilli fries. – Julie Lin

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Traditional Danish Layered Cake

A layer cake consists of multiple stacked sheets of cake held together by frosting or another type of filling, such as jam. It is served for birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebratory events. Only your imagination sets limits for fillings and toppings.

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Hokkaido Milk Bread

A simple starter mix helps to give this Japanese milk bread its light and fluffy texture. Serve it with butter and jam for breakfast or afternoon tea.

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Almond, Olive Oil and Rosemary Cake

Decorated in glace fruit and crystalised rosemary, Marcus Wareing’s Almond, Olive Oil and Rosemary Cake makes a showstopping dessert.

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Corn Pudding

Creme Catalan with Sweetcorn – Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch

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Steamed Rhubarb Pudding

Steamed rhubarb pudding – Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch

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Salted and soused mackerel with almond gazpacho and rhubarb

Chef Adam Byatt’s recipe uses a pink salt block to cure fresh mackerel, preserving the delicate flavour of the fish.

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Buttermilk Pie

Buttermilk pie – a Southern comfort food. The pie bakes into a luscious, custard-like filling, with a layer of crunchy, caramelized sugar on top. It’s so delicious, it needs no fancy toppings, though a sprinkle of powdered sugar, dollop of whipped cream, or fresh berries certainly never hurt.

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Salted Caramel Pecan Sour

A modern version of the classic sour cocktail, this is the ultimate Christmas drink. Salted caramel and Icelandic vodka make an irresistible mix

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Apfel-strüdel Sidecar

Spiced apple strudel and brandy sidecar cocktail.

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Olive Oil Cake

Rosemary and olive oil cake – Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch

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Green Sauce (for burgers, etc)

Parsley and pickled cucumber based sauce for burgers.

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Dark and sumptuous chocolate cake (no egg)

Vegan (no egg) chocolate cake to die for from Nigella Lawson’s Simply Nigella.

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Wet Salt Brine Equilibrium Curing

Some notes on equilibrium wet salt brine curing.

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Traditional Welsh Cakes

Welsh cakes are a traditional tea-time treat that are really easy to make. Eat them warm from the stove, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Beef fillet tataki with onion ponzu salsa and garlic

This impressive supper uses the Japanese technique of tataki – seared meat that is kept rare inside and thinly sliced.

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Crème Pâtissière

Quick and simple Creme Patissiere.

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Smoked Watermelon, BBQ Cola Cucumber and Yuzu Courgettes

Salads don’t need to be boring! Step up smoked watermelon, bbq cola cucumber and Yuzu courgettes – flavour packed, beautiful and definitely not average. James Martin.

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Egg Yolk Raviolo, Ricotta, Guanciale, Hazelnuts

Egg yolk raviolo, ricotta, Guanciale (Italian salt-cured meat prepared from pork cheeks) & hazelnuts. This is a rich, indulgent autumnal dish that just oozes flavour. Paul Foster.

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Galbi Steak Pie

A richer, thicker, more savoury version of Galbijim, a Korean short rib stew, kicked up with Guinness. Like a steak and stout pie with some Asian flavours.

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North Indian Lamb Chops

Spiced, grilled lamb chops, gunpowder potatoes, garlic veg and cucumber and mint Raita.

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Pounti

A sweet and savoury bread / cake like dish filled with left over meat from the Cantal region in France.

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Baklava Cheesecake

Cheesecake on a Baklava base. Georgina Hayden

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Catalan Custard Flan

Celebrating all the flavours of a classic Crema Catalana with a cheeky addition of a caramel topping. Tom Kerridge

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Chicken with Morels and Sherry Wine Sauce

A classic French dish. Raymond Blanc

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Orange and Pistachio Cake

Wonderful orange flavours run through the cake and syrup, with pistachios delivering amazing colour and texture, making this a summery dessert with a distinctly Middle Eastern character. Tom Kerridge

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Cocule di Bietole Al Forno

Hearty Italian Potato Dumplngs in a Tomato Sauce. Sophie Grigson

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Apricot Crumble Tart

Sweet shortcurst filled with apricot compote, this apricot crumble tart is the perfect finisher to your Sunday lunch. Tom Kerridge

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Lamb Sfiha

This Syrian-inspired flatbread is topped with gently spiced lamb or beef and finished with lemon zest, red onion and fresh parsley – perfect for a sociable lunch or casual dinner.
Hairy Bikers

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San Fran Prawns and Egg Fried Rice

Crispy battered prawns and egg fried rice. James Martin

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Dry Cured Calabrian Pork Tenderloin

Calabrian pepper coated dry-cured pork tenderloin.

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Special Christmas Mincemeat

A special, Christmassy mincemeat. Mary Berry

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Roasted stuffed chicken with celeriac and wild mushrooms

A chestnut and brioche stuffed roast chicken, with a salt-baked celeriac, coffee sabayon and a wild-mushroom and redcurrant side. Gregory Marchand

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Apple Tart with Rum and Raisin Ice Cream

Rustic-style apple tart with homemade pastry and home-made rum and raisin ice cream.

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Banoffee Cream Pudding with White Chocolate Crumble

Banoffee cream pudding with a white chocolate crumble.

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Prawn fish cakes with coconut, lime and ginger

Impressive supper of fish cakes with deep-fried potato, avocado and a punchy Asian-inspired sauce. Ollie Dabbous

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Triple crisp chicken wings with Sichuan glaze

Restaurant-quality chicken wings that are cooked three times and finished in a crispy vodka batter.

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Whisky and chocolate cremeux with whisky ice cream, coffee and caramel

A decadent chocolate dessert, flavoured with a rich smoky whisky.

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Calabrian Mince Pies

Calabrian mince pies – eat with a glass of Marsala – the perfect after dinner treat.

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Dhansak Bake (Curry Cottage Pie)

A dhansak (meat curry with lentils) in baked form, with onion mash on top and cooked in the oven. Nadiya Hussain

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Lemony Tuscan Artichoke Soup

Tuscan artichoke soup is lemony, creamy, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes. A quick vegetarian lunch or dinner with a Mediterranean vibe.

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Mushroom and Brie Soup

A classic creamy mushroom soup kicked up a notch with lots of luxurious Brie cheese. (From https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/mushroom-and-brie-soup-recipe/) Ingredients Instructions

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Black Garlic Puree

Black garlic puree – great on steak or sandwitches.

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Wholemeal Soda bread with Cheese and Onion

Deliciously rich wholemeal soda bread enriched with cheese and onion. Paul Hollywood

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Rum Swizzle Cocktail

Tropical rum cocktail from Bermuda Swizzle together and enjoy.

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Thai Fish Cakes

Easy Thai fish cakes full of intense flavours with green beans for extra texture. Tom Kerridge

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Limoncello

Very smooth, 80 days limoncello.

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Luang Prabang (Laos Yum) Salad

Classic Laos salad with a egg-yolk based dressing – perfect light lunch or side.

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Momo Chutney Sauce Recipe

A firecracker chutney sauce with tomatoes, chillies and garlic to dip Nepalese / Tibetan Momos – or anything else – in.

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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Burrata and Crostini

Beef and pork meatballs in a spiced tomato sauce served with burrata and garlic crostini. Theo Randall

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Chicken Ballotine

Chicken breast ballotine – spicy stuffing and wrapped in Parma Ham

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Blooming Onion with Dhal

The best way to describe this is like an onion flower! Blooming Onion with Dhal served with a dip of Greek yoghurt, coriander, mint leaves, garlic and lemon! James Martin

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Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Galette

Delicious goat’s cheese, beetroot and onion tart with thyme. Tom Kerridge

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Beetroot Tortellini with Goat’s Cheese, Basil and Walnut filling

Beetroot tortellini stuffed with goats cheese, basil and walnut, served with a warm beetroot vinaigrette.

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Meringue Nest

Idea for piping a meringue nest.

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Hazelnut Pesto

Sweet potato gnocchi with hazelnut pesto – from Masterchef 2022

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Gok Wan’s Dragon Sauce

Hot oil dipping sauce with chilli and garlic. Gok Wan

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Persian Lamb Stew

Slow cooked Persian lamb stew.

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Lamb, Rosemary and Red Wine Sausage

Lovely lamb sausages with rosemary and red wine.

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Sous Vide

Some temperatures and timings for sous-vide

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Apple Custard Pie

Soft apple pie with a creamy custard baked in. Nadiya Hussain

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Lemon Tiramisu

Zesty tiramisu with homemade limoncello and lemon syrup. No cooking required. Gennaro Contaldo

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Vegetable Coleslaw

Delicious and sharp coleslaw. Barefoot Contessa

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Meemaw’s Secret Smoked Texas Brisket

Young Sheldon’s Meemaw’s Secret Smoked Texas Brisket.

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Turkish Eggs

Poached eggs on garlic yoghurt with a chilli butter dressing. Nigella Lawson

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Haggis Toasties

Excellent Haggis toasties, with plenty of gooey melted cheddar and a pinch of pickled onions on the side.

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Apple and Olive Oil Cake

Dense, sweet and tart cake with apples and an olive oil icing – vegan and gluten-free. Nadiya Hussain

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Chapatis

Indian chapati or roti (flat bread) with melted ghee. Perfect with a curry.

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Chimichurri

Perfect spicy and herby salsa for steak and salad – from Argentina and Uruguay.

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Flourless Chocolate and Cognac Cake

Flourless chocolate and cognac cake, served with creme fraiche and boozy raspberries

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Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle

Platinum Jubilee pudding – delicious lemon and amaretti trifle.

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Vitello Tonnato

eal (or pork) with tuna sauce – perfect for using cold, cooked pork or veal. Served with crisp flatbread. Max Halley

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Curry Sauce Base

Standard base curry sauce – freezes well to then turn into any other curry sauce.

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Pork Chops with Roast Vegetables and Walnut Picada

Sicilian recipe for griddled pork chops served wit herby beetroots and carrots, then topped with a nutty picada. Ben Tish

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Zesty Alabama White Sauce

A creamy, tangy and rich bbq sauce with a kiss of heat – classic white bbq sauce for smoked chicken (drizzle or dunk).

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Katsu Curry

Perfect, crispy, homemade Katsu curry

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Texas-style Espresso BBQ Sauce

A grown-up coffee injected dark barbecue sauce.

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Homemade Birria Tacos / Quesa Tacos

Birria tacos come from birria consomé, which is a zesty shredded meat stew that originated in Jalisco, Mexico.  The meat from the stew is then cooked inside of corn tortillas that have been dipped in the stew liquid in a hot pan along with shredded Oaxaca cheese and often garnished with diced yellow or white onions and chopped cilantro. 

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Homemade Beef Birria Consomé

Birria is meat that is slow-cooked in a zesty roasted pepper broth until it easily pulls apart and is shredded. It’s often served with lemon juice, diced yellow onions, and cilantro. Birria was founded and created in the state of Jalisco in Mexico, which is on the west coast.

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Roman Gnocchi

These are little fingers made with cheese and semolina, then baked in the oven with butter. Delia Smith

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Free From Everything Chocolate Cake

Gluten free, nut-free – but not taste free! – traditional Swedish chocolate cake. Rachel Khoo

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Chocolate Amarula Crepe Cake

Show-stopper cake made with crepes (pancakes), Amarula liqueur and chocolate.

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Brazilian Chicken Fritters / Coxinha de Frango

A dough made with flour and chicken broth, filled with spied chicken, shaped into a drumstick and deep-fried. Popular appetizer in Brazil – great with a white Rioja. Denise Browning

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Melktert / Milk Tart

Traditional South African Milk Tart – “Ouma se Melktert” – traditional recipe.

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Braised Fennel with Butter and Parmesan

A fabulous fennel bulb recipe, with parmesan and vermouth.

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Caramel Drizzle

A caramel drizzle sauce that can be used to flavour frosting, decorate cakes or drizzled over ice cream.

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Butter Poached Chicken with Crispy Chicken Skin

Butter poached chicken with crispy chicken skin, served on a fennel and cucumber salad. Simon Rimmer

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Tiramisu

A classic no bake Italian tiramisu – creamy mascarpone filled zabaione layered with ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum, dusted with cocoa.

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Sicilian Gelato-Style Ice Cream

A no-egg Sicilian style ice cream – delicious and not too rich.

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Stir-fried Noodles with Sweet Salmon

Sweet marinaded salmon with soft-fried noodles.

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Sicilian Spaghetti with Sardines

Sicilian spaghetti dish with fresh sardines, pine nuts, raisins and breadcrums.

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Spaghettini with Vodka and Caviar

Elegant and easy way to serve spaghettini – an after-theatre favourite in Rome.

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