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Ginger can make a great festive treat

Diners up and down the country will no doubt be piling into restaurants with the expectation of being able to enjoy something particularly special from the Christmas menu.

While many restaurants are likely to have had their set...

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Bread and butter pudding gets a different taste with cardamom and black pepper

Bread and butter pudding is a classic British dish that most people think they know, but adding some culinary spices during the cooking process could give diners a pleasant surprise upon tasting.

Head chef of the Dock Kitchen in Notting...

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Herby celeriac dishes could make the perfect winter warmer

There is always lots of comfort food available for people to enjoy in winter and many dishes rely on vegetables like potatoes.

However, celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall said in an article for the Guardian said he likes celeriac...

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Chefs can easily give their dishes a signature says expert

Something as simple as experimenting with different blends of culinary herbs and then adding them to dishes could help chefs to create their own signature foods.

This is according to Christopher Lambert, a former journalist and travel...

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Spicy cookies could make the perfect Christmas gift

With so much food to prepare for Christmas, there often isn't enough time to make it to give as gifts too.

However, cookies are quick and easy to make yet look beautiful when presented in clear bags tied with pretty ribbon - plus they...

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Get creative with spices this Christmas says chef

Christmas may be a busy time of year, but one chef has advised cooks to make the most of it by experimenting with culinary spices in the kitchen.

Stevie Parle, who has his own restaurant in London and is also the presenter of a TV series...

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Rich tomato sauce with herbs will be an ideal winter warmer

At this time of year, most people want to eat rich, warming dishes and cooks will be busy trying to come up with new recipes to satisfy them.

However, it might be worth going back to basics and serving up a delicious tomato sauce with...

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Spicy curries a great way to beat off colds chef says

The festive season often coincides with a rise in the number of coughs and sneezes as people meet up and unwittingly spread germs.

However, cooking up a curry full of culinary spices could help to boost immune systems and allow diners to...

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Herby olives recommended as a fantastic festive snack

Anyone trying to come up with interesting nibbles to serve up over the Christmas period cannot go wrong with olives flavoured with culinary herbs.

Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy told This is Bristol it is best to make them from scratch, as...

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Chef highlights mustard as a store cupboard staple

Cooks, chefs and people who simply like to experiment with culinary herbs and spices in the kitchen should not be without a jar of English mustard.

This is the advice of chef and owner of Bentley's Sea Grill Richard Corrigan, who told...

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