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How to Be a Better Cook episode 5

How to Be a Better Cook episode 5

In How to Be a Better Cook episode 5, we meet Travis Francis, a young man with a confession many can relate to: his mum handles all the cooking at home. But this time, Travis wants to turn the tables and surprise his mother with a home-cooked meal. With the help of Lorraine, he embarks on a culinary journey rooted in his family’s Caribbean heritage, crafting dishes that celebrate both flavor and tradition.

To kick things off, Lorraine designs a menu that is both vibrant and heartfelt, perfect for showcasing the rich flavors of the Caribbean while being approachable for a beginner like Travis. The star of the menu is a prawn, sweet potato, and mango curry, a dish that combines the sweetness of ripe mangoes with the savory depth of prawns and the earthiness of sweet potatoes. This curry is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a dish that tells a story of cultural pride and familial love.

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How to Cook Like Heston ep.3

How to Cook Like Heston ep.3 – Chocolate

In How to Cook Like Heston ep.3, Heston challenges the way we cook chocolate. The secret to success with cooking this luxurious ingredient is gentle seduction – indirect heat and away from moisture. With these simple rules Heston lifts the lid on his magical popping candy passion fruit gateaux with an exploding base, an amazing flowerpot Tiramisu with edible chocolate soil and he even manages to transform this sweet tooth favourite into a surprising savoury main dish. Then there’s a magic twist as Heston turns dark chocolate into rich chocolate wine.     Any excuse to use a power tool,

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