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Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat episode 1

Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat episode 1

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Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat episode 1: Nigella shares the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen and reveals the inspiration behind many of her recipes. Starting with her take on the bhorta, a dish of fried and mashed vegetables favoured in the Indian subcontinent, to which she introduces a very British – but very familiar – ingredient. The surprises don’t stop there. After creating a warm, spicy and aromatic dish of lamb shanks with wide noodles, Nigella turns her attention to very ripe bananas, which she uses to make a gloriously rich and gooey chocolate tahini pudding, and then goes on […]

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Great British Bake Off episode 7 2020 - 1980's Week

Great British Bake Off episode 7 2020 – 1980’s Week

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Great British Bake Off episode 7 2020 – 1980’s Week: Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding host a 1980s-themed episode of the contest. The signature challenge features a classic quiche, while the technical round requires the bakers to master a popular retro sweet treat. For their final showstopper task, the contestants must keep their cool while preparing an ice cream cake before judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood pick this week’s star baker and decide who will be leaving the tent.     It’s one of the hottest days of the year and it’s sweltering in the Bake Off tent so

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 19 - Takeaways

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 19 – Takeaways

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 19 – Takeaways: The duo explore how Britain’s love affair with takeaway food has evolved and cook some of their favourites.     The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. David Myers and Si King collectively known as the Hairy Bikers, are British television chefs. They have presented a range of television shows that combine cooking with the travelogue format, mostly for the BBC but also for the now-defunct Good Food channel. They have also produced a range of cookery books published to accompany their various television series.

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 17

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 17 – Beer and Cider

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 17 – Beer and Cider: The duo explore how our love affair with beer and cider has evolved over centuries – at one time it was safer to drink beer than water. Plus, they visit a cider festival, where they press their own.     The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. David Myers and Si King collectively known as the Hairy Bikers, are British television chefs. They have presented a range of television shows that combine cooking with the travelogue format, mostly for the BBC but also

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Great British Bake Off - An Extra Slice - episode 6 2020

Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 6 2020

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Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 6 2020: Jo Brand is joined by Jonathan Ross, Darren Harriott and Siobhan McSweeney to discuss all the action from a Bake Off first – Japanese Week – featuring an interview with the eliminated contestant. Tom Allen puts a select group of home bakers through their paces from a safe distance, and Jo showcases more of the weird and wonderful delights from viewers’ kitchens.     Plus, exclusive unseen clips from the tent and an interview with the latest baker to leave the competition.   Great British Bake Off –

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 18 - Pies

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 18 – Pies

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 18 – Pies: The hairy duo find out who ate all the pies on the football pitch and discover the history behind some of the nation’s most iconic pies.     The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. David Myers and Si King collectively known as the Hairy Bikers, are British television chefs. They have presented a range of television shows that combine cooking with the travelogue format, mostly for the BBC but also for the now-defunct Good Food channel. They have also produced a range of cookery

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Great British Bake Off episode 6 2020 - Japanese Week

Great British Bake Off episode 6 2020 – Japanese Week

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Great British Bake Off episode 6 2020 – Japanese Week: Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas host the show’s first ever Japanese week. For the signature challenge the bakers tackle a Japanese version of Asian staple steamed buns, while the technical round involves a tricky recipe involving multiple layers. The showstopper round is themed around kawaii – the Japanese love of all things cute.     “Cakes are boring,” one of the remaining bakers tells Noel Fielding, which is a controversial thing to say on baking show. However, (for the first time ever) it’s Japanese week so they’re hardly going to

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 16

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 16 – Slow Food

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 16 – Slow Food: Convenience food serves a purpose but if you want something truly delicious it’s worth searching out the best ingredients and cooking them to perfection – however long it may take.     The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. David Myers and Si King collectively known as the Hairy Bikers, are British television chefs. They have presented a range of television shows that combine cooking with the travelogue format, mostly for the BBC but also for the now-defunct Good Food channel. They have also

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 15 - Puddings recipes

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 15 – Puddings

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 15 – Puddings:  The hairy duo create some classic puds and explore the history and traditions behind our favourites.     Whether savoury or sweet, the British love puddings. There is no point in counting calories with delicious puds but the bikers do try and burn some off when they take part in the world black pudding throwing competition in Lancashire. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo. The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. David Myers and Si King collectively known as the

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Great British Bake Off - An Extra Slice - episode 5 2020

Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 5 2020

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Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 5 2020: Jo Brand is joined by series fans Joel Dommett and Vick Hope, as they tuck into the best bits and unseen extras from Pastry Week. Regular contributor Tom Allen probes a bunch of home bakers and Jo showcases the incredible and inedible creations emerging from your kitchens at home. Plus, exclusive unseen clips from the tent and an interview with the latest baker to leave the competition.     Plus, exclusive unseen clips from the tent and an interview with the latest baker to leave the competition.  

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 14 – Preserving

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 14 – Preserving: The British weather and seasonal change have meant that through time we have had to find ingenious ways to store food for the hungry winter months. The bikers explore how some of our tastiest treats have evolved from a need to preserve.     Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo. The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 14 – Preserving   David Myers and Si King collectively known as the Hairy Bikers, are

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Nadiya Bakes episode 8 - Celebration Bakes

Nadiya Bakes episode 8 – Celebration Bakes

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Nadiya Bakes episode 8 – Celebration Bakes: Nadiya cooks up some wow-factor celebration bakes, from an eight-layered birthday cake to sparkly Mardi Gras king cake, and from hot cross buns to a spectacularly festive biscuit tower.     Nadiya Hussain takes things up a baking gear as she turns her attention to stunning celebration bakes. Having won The Great British Bake Off and baked the Queen’s 90th birthday cake, Nadiya is a true expert when it comes to elaborate cakes to mark a special occasion. First up is a spectacular eight-layered honey cake with a heart on top that has

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