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" Popping broad beans out of their skins can be therapeutic, but it isn't everybody's favourite waste of time. "
Yotam Ottolenghi
Out
Waste Of Time
Waste
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" Brunch, for me, is an extended breakfast that should be enjoyed whenever you have time properly to engage in cooking and eating. "
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" There is a unique freshness when eating buckwheat noodles cold with plenty of herbs and citrus acidity. I can't think of any better use of chopsticks on a hot and sweaty evening. "
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" Believe it or not, I'm as much a fan of a supper shortcut as the next person. "
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" Like parents, cooks shouldn't have favourites, but some recipes inevitably shine more than others. "
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" One man's trash is another man's treasure, and the by-product from one food can be perfect for making another. "
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" Rice and vermicelli is a common combination in Arab and Turkish cooking - it has a lighter texture than rice on its own. "
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" If the British Isles had an official vegetable, it would have to be the potato. "
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" For my money, celery hasn't got a mean bit of fibre in its body, and we all need to start being much nicer to it. "
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" Middle Eastern cuisine has the same depth of ingredients and processes as other cuisines. They just haven't had as much exposure. "
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" Some breakfast cereals only come into their own as children's party treats: what are cornflakes and Coco Pops for, if not to clump together with melted chocolate and spoon into a cupcake holder? "
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" Chinese sausage, which is widely available from Asian grocers and online, is sweet, rich, and enticingly smoky. I add it to steamed rice with strips of omelette and a few baby veg stir-fried with soy. "
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" There used to be a time - it isn't so much the case now - that vegetarianism was some kind of religion, and either you belong or you don't belong. "
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" Hardly any of my most memorable meals have been eaten in a restaurant, and definitely none in one of those fancy marble-floored, polished-silver establishments. "
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Restaurant
" For people who think of chicken as the meat choice of those-who-don't-really-like-meat, brining a bird will be a revelation. "
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" When I was a kid, there was always food to be had on the street in Jerusalem, but anything above a falafel stand was mediocre or worse. "
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" The differences between a tart, a pie and a quiche are a blur. "
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" Buttermilk's palate-cleansing tartness is one reason it's used a lot in southern India, where meals often end with a small bowl of the stuff served with plain rice and pickles. "
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" Souffles don't deserve their reputation as potential disasters. "
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Deserve
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" Normally, when congee is served, the different condiments and garnishes are placed in little bowls on the side so diners can make their own personal creations. "
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" I love dishes that feature the various shades of a single colour, making you stop to check what's in there. "
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" Pizza was made for television in so many ways: it is easy to heat up, easy to divide and easy to eat in a group. It is easy to enjoy, easy to digest and easy-going. It is so Italian! "
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" Tiny quails may not seem as impressive as a mammoth turkey, but there is something refreshing about a spread of individual birds on the Christmas table. "
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" Turkish cuisine is, to my mind, one of the most exciting and accomplished in the world. "
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" Scamorza, an Italian curd cheese often labelled 'smoked mozzarella,' melts fantastically well. "
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" Tahini is fantastically versatile, its deep, nutty flavour a harmonious match with roasted vegetables, grilled oily fish or barbecued meat. "
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" Most British cheeses are now vegetarian and are labelled accordingly. However, French and Italian manufacturers still tend to use rennet. "
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" Chermoula is a potent North African spice paste that is ideal for smearing on your favourite vegetables for roasting. "
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