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Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey are joined by leading chefs and food writers who share their secrets for perfect home-cooked dishes. From BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.

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Kate Young's Jansson’s Temptation from 2020-12-24T12:02

Kate Young shares her recipe for the festive Swedish dish.

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Claire Thomson's Brussels Sprout Galette with Pancetta&Chestnuts from 2020-12-09T13:29

Claire Thomson shares a seasonal recipe for a midweek meal.

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Marie Mitchell’s Roti from 2020-11-26T15:21

Marie Mitchell shares her recipe for Roti. A staple of Indio-Caribbean cooking.

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Nigella Lawson's Fish Finger Bhorta from 2020-11-12T13:48

Nigella Lawson shares her delicious recipe for a dish inspired by Sarkar

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Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage's Spicy Mushroom Lasagne from 2020-09-30T10:22

Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage share their vegetarian recipe for mushroom lasagne.

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Ravinder Bhogal's Coffee Rasgullas with Mascarpone Ice Cream and Espresso Caramel from 2020-08-20T12:49

Ravinder Bhogal celebrates immigrant cuisine and tells the stories of marginalised women.

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Lara Lee's Sambal from 2020-07-23T13:42

Lara Lee celebrates her Indonesian culinary heritage with a recipe for tomato sambal.

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Olia Hercules Beetroot leaf rolls with buckwheat and mushrooms from 2020-06-25T13:37

Olia Hercules shares her recipe for a classic Ukrainian dish.

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Regula Ysewijn with Aunty Betty’s gingerbread from 2020-04-02T12:09

Regula Ysewijn’s shares a delicious recipe for gingerbread from Cumbria.

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Romy Gill's Spicy Chickpeas from 2020-03-03T14:57

Romy Gill celebrates the food from her childhood with her recipe for Spicy Chickpeas.

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Catherine Phipps Winter Salad of Red Leaves, Mackerel and Orange from 2020-02-20T13:26

Catherine Phipps new book Leaf celebrates the versatility of cooking with leaves.

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Flora Shedden's Shortbread from 2020-01-16T13:49

Flora Shedden shares Granny Joan’s and Angus’ shortbread recipes.

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Signe Johansen’s Oolong, Whisky and Spice Punch from 2019-12-20T16:25

Signe Johansen shares her recipe for a festive punch.

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Ching-He Huang's Five Spice Saucy Stir Fry Chicken from 2019-11-28T14:27

Ching-He Huang celebrates the versatility of the wok.

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Meera Sodha's Chilli Tofu from 2019-11-13T14:21

Meera Sodha shares her recipe for a delicious twist on Chilli paneer.

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Sue Quinn's Pasta with Gorgonzola, walnuts, rosemary and chocolate from 2019-10-25T12:39

Sue Quinn shows how versatile chocolate is with this spin on an Italian savoury recipe.

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Fuchsia Dunlop - The Food of Sichuan from 2019-10-10T12:16

Fuchsia Dunlop shares her passion for the food of Sichuan.

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Selina Periampillai's Maldivian Tuna Curry from 2019-09-19T13:47

Selina Periampillai celebrates the diverse cuisine of the islands in the Indian Ocean.

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Rachel Ama's Jackfruit Fritters from 2019-08-28T12:21

Rachel Ama shares her delicious recipe for vegan jackfruit fritters.

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MiMi Aye's Red Prawn Curry from 2019-07-30T14:18

MiMi Aye celebrates Burmese food, history and culture.

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Georgina Hayden's Charred Halloumi, Nectarine and Glysrida Salad from 2019-07-26T13:11

Georgina Hayden talks about the joy of halloumi.

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Elly Pear's Spiced Paneer, Spinach and Pea Grain Bowl from 2019-06-20T11:30

Elly Pear shares her super delicious recipe for Spiced Paneer, Spinach and Grain Bowl

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Jack Monroe's Cannellini Beurre Blanc from 2019-06-11T12:26

Jack Monroe shares her Cannellini Beurre Blanc recipe for people on a tight budget.

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Nigel Slater's GreenFeast Spring, Summer from 2019-05-16T11:34

Nigel Slater talks about eating less meat and seasonal vegetarian meals.

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Alissa Timoshkina's Borsch from 2019-04-24T13:51

Alissa Timoshkina shares her unique take on borsch.

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Mary Berry's Limoncello Trifle from 2019-03-19T12:47

Mary Berry shares her quick and sophisticated recipe for Limoncello Trifle.

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Tom Kerridge's Roasted Winter Sprout Curry from 2019-03-06T14:20

Tom Kerridge shares his delicious recipe for Roasted Winter Sprout Curry

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Clodagh McKenna's Kale, Bean and Winter Roots Soup from 2019-02-01T14:53

Clodagh McKenna shares her seasonal recipe for Kale, Bean and Winter Roots Soup

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Melissa Cole talks Beer and Food from 2018-12-12T12:50

Beer expert, Melissa Cole combines her two passions: beer and food.

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Romy Gill's Vegetarian Samosas from 2018-10-04T13:39

Romy Gill's delicious recipe for Vegetarian Samosas with spinach and Paneer.

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Niki Segnit's Flatbread and Crackers from 2018-09-20T12:21

Niki Segnit shares tips on Lateral Cooking with her recipe for Flatbread and Crackers

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Yasmin Khan's Fattoush from 2018-07-12T13:15

Yasmin Khan's adaptable and refreshing recipe for a citrusy Palestinian salad.

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Vanessa Kimbell's Sourdough from 2018-05-25T13:48

Vanessa Kimbell shares her tips on how to establish your sourdough starter.

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Aine Carlin's Quinoa&Cannellini Bean Soup from 2018-04-27T11:32

Aine Carlin talks plant based food and cooks Quinoa & Cannellini Bean Soup in the studio.

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Claire Thomson's Ligurian Farinata with Red Onion and Lots of Black Pepper from 2018-03-16T15:11

Claire Thomson uses store cupboard basics to cook a creative and thrifty dish.

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Signe Johansen’s Late-night miso ramen from 2018-02-02T15:33

Signe Johansen makes Late-night miso ramen and discusses the joy of cooking for one.

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Nigel Slater's Dark Chocolate Spice Cake from 2017-12-13T13:43

NigelSlater’s new book ‘The Christmas Chronicles’ is the story of his love for winter.

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Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s Tortilla with Chorizo from 2017-11-29T14:28

Nieves Barragán Mohacho shares her recipe for this classic Spanish dish.

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Chetna Makan's Chilli Paneer from 2017-10-26T12:08

Chetna Makan celebrates Indian street food with a simple recipe for Chilli Paneer.

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Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh's Rolled Pavlova from 2017-09-07T12:32

Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh share their recipe for a seasonal showstopper.

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Samin Nosrat's Pasta alla Puttanesca from 2017-08-25T14:34

Samin Nosrat’s new book SALT, FAT, ACID, HEAT explains the four elements of good cooking.

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Smoked Aubergine Salad withItab Azzam and Dina Mousawi from 2017-07-21T12:11

Dina Mousawi and Itab Azzam celebrate Syrian food and culture.

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Buttered Freekeh with Chickpeas, Green Olives, Currants&Pistachios from 2017-06-22T14:29

Selin Kiazim combines flavours of her Turkish-Cypriot heritage with modern style cooking.

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Zoe Adjonyoh's Pan-fried Tilapia from 2017-05-25T15:15

Zoe Adjonyoh shares her delicious Ghanaian recipe for Pan-Fried Tilapia.

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Tortillas with Toasted Black Beans and Jalapeno Hummus from 2017-03-03T14:07

Thomasina Miers shares her love of Mexican cuisine with a delicious fuss-free recipe.

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Chocolate Reflection Cake and Scots Whisky Cream with Mary Berry from 2017-01-27T13:40

Discover cooking techniques and tips to help you perfect your cooking know-how.

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Diana Henry's Seared Tuna with Preserved Lemon, Olives and Avocado from 2017-01-13T16:02

Diana Henry cooks up the perfect simple weekday meal.

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Cook the Perfect Sausage Meat Stuffing from 2016-12-16T16:29

Gizzi Erskine shares her Sausagemeat Stuffing recipe

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Cook the Perfect: Triple Cherry Glogg from 2016-11-23T14:43

Signe Johansen makes one of her favourite winter warmers, Tripple Cherry Gløgg.

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Cook the Perfect: Artichoke salad with lemon and fennel from 2016-10-06T13:56

Monica Galetti demonstrates how to prepare an Artichoke salad with lemon and fennel.

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Cook the Perfect: Kimchi Fried Rice from 2016-09-09T15:22

Judy Joo shares a delicious and simple recipe using kimchi.

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Cook the Perfect: Stir-Fried Tangy Prawns from 2016-09-07T14:57

Sabrina Ghayour shares her recipe for a simple and delicious dish.

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Cook the Perfect: Strawberry and Peach Swiss Roll from 2016-09-07T14:39

Chetna Makan's twist on a traditional recipe

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Cook the Perfect... Greek Dips from 2016-09-05T12:11

Greek Cypriot cook Tonia Buxton demonstrates how easy it is to make your own dips

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Cook the Perfect: Huevos Rancheros from 2016-02-25T13:15

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Salmon, avocado, watercress and pumpkin seed salad with Nigella Lawson from 2015-10-09T12:04

Nigella shares her recipe for a poached salmon salad

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Cook the Perfect Broccoli Pesto Pasta from 2015-08-20T13:12

Claire Thomson's twist on a classic pasta dish

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Masterchef semi-finalist Shivi Ramoutar cooks the perfect Caribbean Buljol Butties. from 2015-07-10T20:56

Masterchef semi-finalist Shivi Ramoutar cooks the perfect Caribbean Buljol Butties.

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Cook the Perfect Pea and Watercress Soup with Mary McCartney from 2015-07-10T20:49

Cook the Perfect Pea and Watercress Soup with Mary McCartney

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Mexican Enchiladas from 2014-12-15T10:59

Margarita Carrillo Arronte is a global ambassador for Mexican cuisine and has been teaching, studying and cooking Mexican food for over 30 years. She shared her recipe for Enchiladas with red an...

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3 Wise Chefs Christmas Dinner from 2014-12-12T18:43

Cook the Perfect Christmas Dinner with Allegra McEvedy, Yotam Ottolenghi and Trine Hahnemann. On the menu, roast goose with golden breadcrumb and herb stuffing. Root mash with wine braised shall...

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Raspberry Jam with Thane Prince from 2014-10-31T15:39

Thane Prince was the preserves judge on BBC Two’s The Big Allotment Challenge, spent 11 years as the Telegraph’s Weekend Cook and is the author of 12 books. Her latest book is Perfect Preserves ...

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Ricotta Stuffed Aubergines with Anjum Anand from 2014-10-22T11:45

Indian chef, cookery writer and TV presenter Anjum Anand cooks up a delicious and simple vegetarian dish for the Diwali festival. Ricotta Stuffed Aubergines in Tomato Sauce is taken from her new...

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Drop Scones from 2014-10-01T11:47

Hugh Fearnley- Whittingstall shares his recipe for these delicious gluten free breakfast pancakes from his new book: 'River Cottage Light & Easy'.

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Banana Bread with Ruby Tandoh from 2014-10-01T10:35

Bake Off 2013 finalist Ruby Tandoh shares her recipe for the perfect Banana Bread.

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Ratatouille with Michel Roux senior from 2014-09-25T14:50

Michel Roux senior joined Jenni to talk about his travels along the length and breadth of France to research his new book, The Essence of French Cooking, and he shared his recipe for the perfect...

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Barnsley chop with Tom Kerridge from 2014-09-04T14:56

Michelin star British chef Tom Kerridge cooked a quick and delicious Barnsley chop with a twist. Our own Barnsley lass, Jenni Murray, was impressed. The recipe is taken from 'Tom Kerridge's Best...

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Black Forest gateau from 2014-08-27T13:24

Claire Clark, one of the top pastry chefs in the world, shows us how to cook the perfect Black Forest Gateau from Germany.

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Meera Sodha's Daily Dal from 2014-07-30T13:01

This is one of Meera's most treasured recipes from her Mum. It’s a fool proof dish, delicious, endlessly adaptable and best of all, really easy to make.

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Pad Thai Noodles from 2014-07-10T14:18

Burmese cook and noodle enthusiast MiMi Aye has gained a big following for her food blog 'Meemalee'. She stirred up a delicious Pad Thai noodle dish and it got the thumbs up from Jenni.

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TABULE AND FALAFEL from 2014-06-25T14:27

Honey and Co's Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer cook the perfect falafel and tabule.

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Brazilian Snack and Cocktail from 2014-06-20T17:10

Brazilian chef Luciana Bianchi prepares fried cheese cubes, a fashionable snack consumed in bars all over Brazil - the perfect accompaniment to a Caipirinha cocktail.

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Tapas with Sam Clark from 2014-05-09T15:46

Award-winning chef Samantha Clark shows how to put together a simple tapas dish of grilled peppers and crispy capers.

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Diana Henry with a feta and orange salad from 2014-03-17T16:25

Food writer Diana Henry has a new book, A Change of Appetite: Where Healthy Meets Delicious. She creates a feta and orange salad with honeyed almonds which is not just delicious but also 'accide...

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Falafels with Jack Monroe from 2014-02-26T14:22

Jack Monroe made a name for herself as a food blogger who writes recipes for people on a tight budget. Today she Cooks The Perfect...Chickpea, Carrot & Coriander Falafels

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Allegra McEvedy's Hangover Eggs from 2013-12-31T12:08

Allegra McEvedy is no stranger to a good party and here she prepares the perfect antidote for a sore head. It's easy to prepare and delicious.

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James Morton's Stollen from 2013-12-17T09:58

James Morton was runner-up on The Great British Bake Off 2012. He learned to bake with his grandmother, growing up in the Shetland Isles. With the Christmas season in mind, James shows Jane how ...

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Allegra McEvedy's Pork Chops with pears, ginger and lentils from 2013-11-20T14:51

Pears make the perfect partner to pork. Add some ginger for sweetness and spice and serve with lentils for a satisfying autumn meal. Plus Allegra gives her tips on how to cook the perfect pork c...

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Mark Hix's Cauliflower Cheese from 2013-11-04T11:30

Mark shares his recipe for his ultimate comfort food, which involves a couple of subtle twists on the traditional recipe

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Natalie Coleman's Scallops with Beetroot from 2013-10-24T11:15

Masterchef winner Natalie Coleman gives her expert tips for preparing the perfect scallops.

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Rachel Khoo's roast duck wraps from 2013-10-10T11:37

This is a brilliant take on the Chinese classic of Peking Duck with plum sauce. The duck is roasted with Sauternes wine and grapes, which are then blended to make a sweet sauce. Perfect wrapped ...

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Shelina Permalloo's student meal: Egg Rougaille from 2013-10-03T11:08

Mauritian cuisine is classic fusion food. This recipe has huge depth of flavour from European herbs, chilli heat and Indian flavourings of ginger, coriander and garlic. Easy to make and cheap, i...

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Deb Perelman Cooks The Perfect...Apple Cake from 2013-09-24T14:57

Deb Perelman writes the hugely popular US food blog Smitten Kitchen. She's a self-taught cook and aims to show that you don't need to be a trained chef, have fussy ingredients or even a big kitc...

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Jamie Oliver's Singapore Noodles from 2013-09-02T14:16

Jamie Oliver demonstrates a wonderful classic dish that can easily embrace a host of leftovers, and discusses his latest series on money saving cooking, his views on food and class and the state...

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Rick Stein Fish Curry from 2013-07-16T10:08

Fragrant with coriander and cloves, sour with tomatoes and tamarind and fiery with red chilli, Rick Stein demonstrates the perfect Fish Curry.

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Florence Knight makes a Warm Salad of Chargrilled Courgette, Pecorino and Honey from 2013-07-04T13:05

Perfect for summer, Florence Knight demonstrates the art of Venetian 'Chicheti' or tapas with this warm salad of chargrilled courgette, salty pecorino cheese and sweet honey.

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Lindsey Bareham Cooks The Perfect...Trifle from 2013-05-16T14:39

Food writer Lindsey Bareham makes one of her favourite dishes from childhood.

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Silvena Rowe makes Kofta from 2013-04-04T09:02

Silvena Rowe shares her recipe for delicately spiced meatballs.

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Henry Dimbleby cooks Chilli Con Carne from 2013-03-21T13:12

In a special edition of the programme Henry Dimbley Cooks The Perfect...School Dinner. It is a Chilli Con Carne for children and school cooks, which is super simple to make. With contributions f...

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The Baker Brothers make Treacle Tart from 2013-03-18T14:35

Perfect for the colder months, Tom and Henry Herbert make their favourite pudding. It is sweet, warming and the lemon zest gives it a refreshing lift. With contributions from Mollie Moran.

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Ash Mair cooks Paella from 2013-02-27T10:00

Masterchef winner Ash Mair demonstrates how to Cook the Perfect Paella with Prawn, Fennel and Alioli.

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Lucy Boyd Cooks Arrabiata Sauce from 2013-02-13T15:45

Lucy Boyd demonstrates how to Cook The Perfect spicy Arrabiata Sauce with Chickpeas and Rocket.

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Bill Granger - Pork Ragu from 2013-01-08T14:39

Bill Granger demonstrates how to Cook the Perfect Pork Ragu with Pangrattato

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Chantal Coady - Chocolate Truffles from 2012-12-19T16:35

Chantal Coady demonstrates how to make your own chocolate truffles

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Nigella Lawson - Italian Christmas Pudding Cake from 2012-12-12T14:51

Food writer and TV Chef Nigella Lawson combines all the elements of an Italian Christmas in a cake.

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Antonio Carluccio - Rice Balls from 2012-11-22T16:26

Renowned Italian chef Antonio Carluccio demonstrates how to make arancini, or Sicilian rice balls.

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Monica Galetti - Ceviche from 2012-11-15T12:00

Masterchef judge Monica Galetti prepares ceviche with a Samoan twist.

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Diana Henry - Hot oak-smoked salmon from 2012-10-23T11:13

Food writer Diana Henry demonstrates how to smoke your own hot oak-smoked salmon.

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Anjum Anand - Bombay potatoes from 2012-10-11T11:44

TV chef Anjum Anand shares her recipe for a delicately spiced classic Indian side dish, Bombay potatoes.

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Lorraine Pascale - Chocolate mousse from 2012-10-03T11:10

Former model and successful TV chef Lorraine Pascale demonstrates her recipe for chocolate mousse.

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall – Granita from 2012-09-06T11:28

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall blends blackberries, apple and cream for the perfect granita.

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Russell Norman - Tiramisù from 2012-08-08T11:27

Russell Norman, founder of Polpo, demonstrates the perfect Italian dessert, tiramisù.

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Arabella Boxer - Mayonnaise from 2012-07-26T10:49

Arabella Boxer's step by step guide to making your own mayonnaise.

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Fuchsia Dunlop - Chinese greens from 2012-07-16T15:47

Fuchsia Dunlop demonstrates how to cook a classic Chinese greens dish – Twice-Cooked Swiss Chard.

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Signe Johansen - Cinnamon bun cake from 2012-07-12T11:10

Scandinavian cook and food writer Signe Johansen demonstrates how to make cinnamon bun cake.

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Paul Hollywood - Pork pies from 2012-07-05T10:57

Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood demonstrates how to cook the perfect pork pie.

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Thomasina Miers - Spinach and Feta Tacos from 2012-06-26T13:51

MasterChef winner and Mexican food lover Thomasina Miers cooks summery vegetarian tacos.

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Paul Heathcote - Fruit Salad from 2012-06-08T11:26

North West chef Paul Heathcote creates a tropical fruit salad and ponders the newest fruit to hit the shelves, the papple.

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Mary McCartney - Spicy rice noodles from 2012-05-31T11:30

Photographer and food enthusiast Mary McCartney cooks the perfect vegetarian supper dish, Yummy Spicy Rice Noodles.

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Jo Wheatley - American pancakes from 2012-05-24T11:16

Jo Wheatley, winner of The Great British Bake-Off 2011, demonstrates how to cook perfect American pancakes.

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Rowley Leigh - Salade Nicoise from 2012-05-16T11:18

Award-winning chef Rowley Leigh demonstrates the perfect Salade Nicoise – and not a flake of tuna in sight!

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Gok Wan - Stir fry from 2012-05-08T11:08

Gok Wan cooks an Aromatic Bean Stir Fry and talks about growing up in a foodie family

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Mitch Tonks - Seafood salad from 2012-04-25T11:14

Fish expert and restaurateur Mitch Tonks puts together the perfect seafood salad.

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Darina Allen - Potato cakes from 2012-04-20T13:05

Top Irish chef Darina Allen demonstrates how to cook potato cakes and talks about the food of Ireland.

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Claudia Roden - Almond cake from 2012-03-29T10:57

Cooking legend Claudia Roden tells Jane how to cook the perfect Tarta de Santiago, a Spanish almond cake.

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Lisa Faulkner - Cheesecake from 2012-03-27T13:34

Actress and Celebrity Masterchef winner Lisa Faulkner demonstrates a no-bake cheesecake with a crunchy base.

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Tim Anderson - Steak from 2012-01-11T12:58

Masterchef 2011 champion Tim Anderson cooks the perfect sirloin steak.

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Maria Elia - Cosy lamb meatballs from 2012-01-05T13:38

Award-winning chef Maria Elia demonstrates her recipe for meatballs, inspired by her Greek Cypriot father.

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Sophie Dahl - Bread and butter pudding from 2011-12-20T12:58

Sophie Dahl cooks the perfect bread and butter pudding using panettone.

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Yotam Ottolenghi - Baba Ganoush from 2011-12-15T16:59

Israeli born chef, Yotam Ottolenghi, demonstrates a classic Middle Eastern aubergine dish - Baba Ganoush.

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Mary Berry - Chocolate Roulade from 2011-12-05T15:05

Mary Berry demonstrates her Chocolate Roulade, a great alternative to Christmas Pudding.

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Giorgio Locatelli - Pasta con le sarde from 2011-11-22T15:08

Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli cooks pasta con le sarde, or pasta with sardines – a typically Sicilian dish.

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Edd Kimber - Christmas Cake from 2011-11-09T11:41

Edd Kimber, winner of the Great British Bake off 2010, shares his family's Christmas Cake recipe.

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Dan Lepard - Soda Bread from 2011-11-09T11:31

Award-winning baker Dan Lepard demonstrates how to make soda bread.

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Matthew Benson Smith - Parkin from 2011-10-28T10:39

Matthew Benson Smith uses his Yorkshire grandmother's recipe to cook the perfect parkin.

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Heston Blumenthal - Pumpkin Soup from 2011-10-17T15:16

Molecular gastro star Heston Blumenthal demostrates perfect pumpkin soup – complete with a few surprises.

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Joyce Molyneux - Coq au vin from 2011-10-11T15:09

Joyce Molyneux, one of the first women to be awarded a Michelin star, cooks the classic French dish coq au vin.

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Fish Pie from 2011-10-03T12:32

Fish pie is the ultimate comfort food. Sue Lawrence demonstrates her classic recipe; capers, lemon zest, parsley, eggs and a white sauce.

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cook the perfect:Choux from 2011-09-30T10:51

Lisa Benison from Betty's Cookery school in Harrogate explains to Sheila McClennon how to cook the perfect choux pastry.

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Quiche Lorraine from 2011-09-20T11:59

In her latest book Gorgeous Suppers, food writer Annie Bell turns her hand to this classic recipe. Her version has a rich filling of cream, egg, cheese and bacon. Jane joins Annie in her kitchen...

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Potato Dauphinoise from 2011-09-15T11:48

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tells Jenni Murray how to cook potato dauphinoise.

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Chicken Noodle Soup from 2011-09-13T13:00

Rachel Allen shows Jane Garvey how to cook seven minute chicken noodle soup.

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Tarte Tatin from 2011-09-05T12:53

Food writer Trish Deseine demonstrates how to make this classic French dish.

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Gazpacho from 2011-08-23T13:53

Cook the Perfect Gazpacho with food writer Felicity Cloake. Chilled soup is not to everyone’s taste, but this might change your mind for ever. A Spanish classic, it originates from southern A...

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icecream from 2011-08-10T12:34

Robin Weir joins Jenni to make strawberry ice cream. He’ll also be discussing the different kinds of ice cream you can make at home and revealing some of the history of one of our favourite trea...

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scones from 2011-07-29T11:49

With cook Hannah Miles

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Carrot Cake from 2011-07-20T12:36

Food writer Geraldene Holt talks through tips and techniques for the perfect carrot cake.

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Summer Pudding from 2011-07-14T13:45

Professionally trained Cordon Bleu chef Justine Kanter shares her step-by-step guide to Summer Pudding.

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Fish Soup from 2011-07-08T11:33

Italian chef Giorgio Alessio shares his secrets for a perfect fish soup, the 'Cucina Povera' of the Yorkshire coast.

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Risotto from 2011-07-06T16:10

Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett says she likes to sometimes use red wine in risotto as an alternative to the classic white as it surprises people. Today she cooks red wine and chorizo riso...

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chicken curry from 2011-05-24T14:29

Sanjeev Kapoor, India's most famous TV chef, shows Jane Garvey how to cook Kozhi Vartha Kozhambu, chicken curry from Kerala

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Madeleine from 2011-05-20T11:10

There can be no other cake to rival it for literary pedigree. The madeleine was made famous by Marcel Proust in his novel ‘A La Recherche du Temps Perdu'. Chef Michael Vanheste, from Betty’s Co...

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Shepherd's Pie from 2011-04-25T10:30

Jane at the home of food writer Lindsay Bareham to find out how to Cook the Perfect...Shepherd's Pie.

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Cook the Perfect: Chocolate Brownies from 2011-04-19T15:07

Jane is joined in the studio by Claire Burnet of Chococo to find out how the cook the perfect chocolate brownie.

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Simnel Cake from 2011-04-04T16:55

The launch of our new series Cook the Perfect.... Today Mary Berry on the Simnel Cake

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