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STEAK FRITES & "THAT SAUCE"
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NEWSFLASH: I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK!
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A PASTA TRIPLE THREAT
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MUSSELS & CHIPS WITH CITRUS BUTTER
How to buy, cook and clean mussels, make a delicious compound butter and make great chips at home.
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VENISON SHANK MASSAMAN-ISH CURRY
a spicy, rich, coconut-y Thai-inspired braise for January.
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PUMPKIN STUFFED SHELLS WITH TALEGGIO FONDUE
a winter riff on a classic.
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CHRISTMAS 101 - THE RECIPES
All the recipes from the Christmas 101 series - stuffing, sides, gravy and more...
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BOOZY CRÈME CARAMEL
an easy festive dessert.
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MY ANNUAL TURKEY TIPS & A HANDFUL OF GIFTS
It's time to talk the big bird + a few last minute "oh shit I haven't got ___ anything yet" gifts.
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MY BEEF WELLINGTON
if you're making one of these for Christmas, I've got the recipe, the tips, the tricks, the secrets right here...
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How I Cook
How I Cook
A chef's guide to really good home cooking.
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