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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 11 - Foraging

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 11 – Foraging

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 11 – Foraging: The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.     Since early man, humans have survived by foraging food from the land, rivers and seas of Britain. Some of these natural indigenous ingredients can be the basis of spectacular dishes. The Hairy Bikers take to the undergrowth in search of delicious free food. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 11 – Foraging   Steamed apple sponge pudding with blackberry sauce Make this cosy autumnal […]

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Great British Bake Off - An Extra Slice - episode 2 2020

Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 3 2020

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Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 3 2020: Jo Brand is joined by judge Paul Hollywood, presenter and comedian Judi Love and comedian Aisling Bea to discuss the best bits from Bread Week.     Plus, the latest baker to leave the competition tells all, regular contributor Tom Allen invites a select group of home bakers to show off their skills and Jo rifles through photos of the curious monstrosities viewers have created in their kitchens.   Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 3 2020   The Great British Bake Off: An

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 10 - Cookbooks

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 10 – Cookbooks

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 10 – Cookbooks: Cookery books are a huge business but they are more than just collections of recipes, they are social documents that reveal a great deal about who we are and what we eat. In this programme, the bikers cook dishes from their favourite cookbooks and also meet food historian Ivan Day, who has one of the world’s most extensive historical cookbook collections in the UK. They also tell the story of some of Britain’s most iconic food writers, such as Elizabeth David and Isabella Beeton.     Stunning food and fascinating stories

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Nadiya Bakes episode 5 Bakes to Share

Nadiya Bakes episode 5 – Bakes to Share

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Nadiya Bakes episode 5 – Bakes to Share: Nadiya Hussain focuses on something close to heart – baking delicious treats to share with loved ones. Nadiya comes from a huge family, so baking for others has always taken centre stage in her own home. She kicks things off with her epic chilli and cranberry brioche wreath, featuring fluffy indulgent dough balls surrounding an entire baked camembert cheese, creating the ultimate tear and share.     Over the years, Nadiya has become an expert in catering for big family gatherings, and she has learnt that there is nothing better for impressing

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Mary Berry's Simple Comforts episode 5

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 5 – Yorkshire Coast

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Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts episode 5 – Yorkshire Coast: Mary heads to the dramatic Yorkshire coastline to celebrate a unique bonfire party, explore the ancient seaport of Whitby and sample some classic, coastal comfort food – fish and chips and ice cream. Mary visits a small smokehouse that has been run by the same family for five generations, where she helps to smoke herring to make their world-renowned kippers.     To end her time in Yorkshire, Mary helps a local community with their unique bonfire for Guy Fawkes Night. Inspired by all she sees, Mary makes a rustic smoked

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Great British Bake Off episode 3 2020 - Bread Week

Great British Bake Off episode 3 2020 – Bread Week

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Great British Bake Off episode 3 2020 – Bread Week: Noel and Matt present Bread Week, which kicks off with a sweet and savoury signature round. For the technical challenge, the bakers are asked to create a tribute to the NHS, while the Showstopper is an ambitiously artistic challenge featuring decorative designs in bread. Judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood sample their efforts, and choose this week’s Star Baker – and this week’s departing contestant.     It’s Bread Week, clearly Paul Hollywood’s domain, so he strolls around his tent-kingdom looking more than ever like a thoughtful lion pondering a

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 9 - A Taste of the Med

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 9 – A Taste of the Med

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 9 – A Taste of the Med: The flavours of the Mediterranean have had a huge influence over modern British cuisine. Brought over at first by the Romans and more recently by hordes of holidaymakers returning from the sun, the range of dishes and ingredients Britain has adopted from the Med are now commonplace on our menus and in our homes. Dave and Si look at how this has evolved and create their favourite dishes.     Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.   Hairy Bikers’

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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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Great British Bake Off - An Extra Slice - episode 2 2020

Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 2 2020

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Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice – episode 2 2020: Companion show to baking contest, featuring unseen footage from the programme and an interview with the week’s eliminated baker. Jo Brand is joined by judge Prue Leith, comedian Phil Wang and series fan Stephen Mangan to snap up the best bits of Biscuit Week and exciting extra footage.     The home bakers keep a safe distance from comedian Tom Allen’s prying eyes and Jo looks at what delights and frights viewers have been baking in their kitchens.     Great British Bake Off – An Extra Slice

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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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