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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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Mary Berry's Simple Comforts episode 2 - River Thames

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 2 – River Thames

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Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 2 – River Thames: Mary heads off down the Thames – from the gentle, calm waters of the non-tidal Thames to the fast-flowing, choppy banks in central London. She explores the hidden gems of this iconic river, stopping for delicious food along the way.     Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts: Mary’s journey starts with the Henley Rowing Club, where she is recruited as their cox. To feed her breathless team, Mary rustles up some delicious mixed bean and butternut squash wraps. Next, a vessel skippered by royal waterman Jonathan Hunt ferries Mary to The Waterside

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Nadiya Bakes episode 1 - Classics with a Twist

Nadiya Bakes episode 1 – Classics with a Twist

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Nadiya Bakes episode 1 – Classics with a Twist: Nadiya Hussain presents her favourite recipes for classic bakes with a twist. Everyday cupcakes are transformed into ice cream-flavoured, fun-filled treasures that are guaranteed to make you smile.     A traditional scone is given a modern remix in a blueberry scone pizza that might just change the way you think about cream teas forever, while a spicy Asian kick takes a traditional toad-in-the-hole to a new level to create a comforting savoury classic. Finally, the traditional sponge is taken up a notch with mango and coconut flavours that are quite

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 1 - Royal Family

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 1 – Royal Family

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 1 – Royal Family: Si and Dave go on a culinary journey through time to celebrate British food. In this episode, they explore the influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.     Here, they explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat, past and present. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo prepare a modern version of the classic coronation chicken and create a sumptuous beef dish named after Prince Albert. The duo also meet food historian Ivan Day and recreate dishes from

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Mary Berry's Simple Comforts episode 1 - Paris

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 1 – Paris

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Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 1 – Paris: Mary returns to the city where she learned to cook – Paris! It is a place that lives and breathes food, and Mary wants to sample the very best of it. Where better to start than a fromagerie to buy cheese for her own version of a melting, crunchy croque monsieur.     Next, under the spire of the Eiffel Tower, Mary enjoys the perfect bistro lunch, all washed down with a drop of fine wine, before she heads to one of the city’s favourite creperies to finesse her technique – whipping

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