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‘Don’t underestimate me!’ green salad

‘Serve with a simple green salad’ is probably one of the most throwaway lines in cookery writing. A green salad like this one isn’t just a sidebar of a dish, it’s a proper superstar in its own right. You can … Continue reading

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Celeriac salad with orange and mint

Celeriac remoulade is one of my favourite salads but it’s always nice to be able to ring the changes with a twist on a classic. For this version of the dressing, I use yoghurt but no mayo and chopped mint … Continue reading

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Tabbouleh, Pigeon Cottage-style

Tabbouleh, a salad with a base of bulgur wheat and soft green herbs, is a classic Middle Eastern dish we love to eat all through the summer. There are lots of different recipes for this, some have more herbs than … Continue reading

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Roast chicken and vegetable soup

I love a roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings and I always make stock with the leftover carcass. I use it in recipes like my Chicken risotto with mushrooms and bacon and also this delicious creamy soup packed with tasty … Continue reading

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