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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 8 - Times of Plenty

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times of Plenty

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times of Plenty: Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.     Here, they indulge their foodie passion by creating truly mouthwatering dishes that are extravagant and made of the finest ingredients, proving that the British certainly know how to put on a show – including food. With lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat on offer, the bikers are going gourmet. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times […]

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 7 - Picnics

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 7 – Picnics

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 7 – Picnics: Here, they explore our national love of picnics and everything that goes in it. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo create their ultimate al fresco lunch at Beaufort Polo Club; find out how our summer obsession evolved; celebrate picnic classics such as the cornish pasty and the scotch egg; bake a luxurious dundee cake, and make a country terrine that would play centre stage in any outdoor feast.     Dave and Si take a culinary journey through time and celebrate British food. Stunning food and fascinating stories

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Mary Berrys Simple Comforts episode 4

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 4 – Home

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Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 4 – Home: For many of us, nothing hits the spot quite like those dishes that evoke memories of home. Whether it is recreating family favourites, keeping traditions alive or celebrating with festive feasts, this is the food that makes us feel safe and sound.     In this episode, Mary is off to explore how different families use food to create their own wonderful sense of home. Mary meets a father-and-daughter team who have taken their home cooking to the streets with their own food van and a family who have created a slice

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Nadiya Bakes episode 4 - Baking with Chocolate

Nadiya Bakes episode 4 – Baking with Chocolate

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Nadiya Bakes episode 4 – Baking with Chocolate: Nadiya Hussain turns her attention to an ingredient that many people find irresistible – chocolate.     Nadiya shares four recipes of pure, unadulterated, chocolatey bliss. First up, it is a brownie – but not any old brownie – this is Nadiya’s ultimate Money Can’t Buy You Happiness Brownie. Three epic layers of indulgence, starting with the rich brownie base, followed by caramel and hazelnuts and a luxurious cheesecake topping to finish. Next, Nadiya gives the American fruit cobbler a chocolatey twist, creating the perfect stress-free family pudding. Nadiya’s elegant snack-sized treacle

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Hairy Bikers Best of British episode 6 War recipes

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 6 – War

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 6 – War: Here, they explore how the British have managed to create fantastic food even at times of war, when supplies are often scarce, and how some of Britain’s favourite dishes have evolved out of the innovation and spirit of the people who lived through rationing. Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.     With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo try their hand at rabbit stew and carrot cake, visit HMS Victory to find out what Nelson’s men ate at sea and

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 5 – Recession

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 5 – Recession: In this programme, they discover how necessity often forced British cooks to pull out all the stops in an effort to create tasty dishes. In fact some of our favourite meals have been born out of hard times. From tummy fillers like mince and dumplings to hearty scotch broths, when the going gets tough, we often turn to food for comfort.      Stunning dishes and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo. Si and Dave continue their foodie journey through time, as they celebrate British food.   Hairy

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 4 - British Waterways

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 4 – British Waterways

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 4 – British Waterways: In this programme, they explore the amazing food available in our British waterways. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo try their hand at fly-fishing for trout, create a sumptuous stuffed wild duck and find out about how the Gloucestershire tradition of eating baby eels has effectively died out.     Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo. Si and Dave continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 4 – British Waterways  

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Hairy Bikers Best of British episode 3 Vegetarian

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 3 – Vegetarian

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 3 – Vegetarian: Si and Dave continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. At one time, vegetarian food had a poor image.     The bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society and how the movement has now become part of the mainstream. They also celebrate some of the truly mouthwatering vegetarian dishes on offer. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 3 – Vegetarian recipes:   Glamorgan sausages These vegetarian leek and cheese Glamorgan sausages are delicious

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Nadiya Bakes episode 3 - Savoury Bakes

Nadiya Bakes episode 3 – Savoury Bakes

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Nadiya Bakes episode 3 – Savoury Bakes: Nadiya Hussain reminds us all that baking isn’t just about cake as she shares her savoury bakes. Nadiya loves a pie, and her chicken and pink peppercorn pithivier – with a whole brie hidden inside – is simply spectacular. Next, Nadiya turns her attention to bread, but instead of making a simple loaf she goes all out with a cheeky pepperoni pull-apart, a brilliantly creative recipe that has all the flavours of pizza and is so much fun to tear and share.     Nadiya’s next recipe involves throwing the rulebook out of

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Mary Berry's Simple Comforts episode 3 - Ireland

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 3 – Ireland

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Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 3 – Ireland: Mary visits Ireland, where humble comfort food is at the heart of the local cuisine – as Mary discovers at Cork’s local food market, which is jam-packed with culinary delights, from fresh fish and steaming stews to beautiful breads and the famous Boxty potato pancake.     Cork was once the centre of the world’s butter exchange, so Mary sets off in a sidecar to explore Cork’s famous butter roads. She stops along the way to sample some of Ireland’s famous butter before going in search of a traditional Irish cake that

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 2

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 2 – Bread

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 2 – Bread: In this episode, they explore how Britain’s love affair with bread has evolved over centuries. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo try their hand at bagel making. They also create their own version of the summer pudding and make a delicious soup and roll combo.     Si and Dave take a culinary journey through time to celebrate British food.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 2 – Bread   Creamy parsnip and apple soup This delicious parsnip and apple soup perfectly combines tangy cooking apples and

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Nadiya Bakes episode 2 - Indulgent Desserts

Nadiya Bakes episode 2 – Indulgent Desserts

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Nadiya Bakes episode 2 – Indulgent Desserts: Nadiya turns her attention to indulgent desserts to end any meal in style. We all love a cheesecake, and Nadiya kicks things off with her frozen, no-cheese cheesecake, bursting with banana and blueberries.     It is the ultimate centrepiece – and it is vegan too! Next up is Nadiya’s husband’s absolute favourite, a modern take on the retro jam roly poly, served with lashings of steaming custard and best eaten curled up on the sofa – comfort food that is guaranteed to lift your spirits. Nadiya also gives us a taste of

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