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" The difference between a bland tomato and great one is immense, much like the difference between a standard, sliced white bread and a crusty, aromatic sourdough. "

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" Vegetarian and frugal it may be, but the chickpea is one of the most versatile ingredients you could keep in your cupboards. "

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" Sweet potatoes are ideal for lazy days: just bake, then mash and mix with yogurt, butter or olive oil. "

" Even in the busiest kitchen, there's always a point at the end of the day when you go home. "

" Turkish cuisine is, to my mind, one of the most exciting and accomplished in the world. "

" I have a terrible tendency to lick my fingers when I cook. So much so that I got a telling off from my pastry teacher years ago, who said it would hinder my prospects. "

" Plums are a good substitute for gooseberries. "

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" Some days, just occasionally, when I've had just one too many chickpeas, drizzles of olive oil or chunks of feta, I crave a return to the sushi-filled joints of Tokyo. "

" If the British Isles had an official vegetable, it would have to be the potato. "

" I have had to come to terms with the fact that I am hooked on Twitter. Not good. "

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" Just-poached vegetables show off their natural attributes and taste fresh and light in a way you never get with roasting or frying. "

" A quick shallow fry is a great way to transform leftovers, and no more so than in the case of risotto. "

" In certain European cuisines, vegetables are cooked a long time. I take the term 'al dente' and use it for vegetables. "

" I enjoy meat, but I can do without it. "

" I have been cooking with preserved lemon for years, using it left, right and centre, but I am still far from reaching my limit. "

" One Indian-inspired favourite of mine is mashed potato mixed with lemon juice, breadcrumbs, coriander and chilli, shaped into patties, fried and served with chutney and yoghurt. "

" Food can bring people together in a way nothing else could. "

" The moment to tell my barber I was gay just never came up. "

" On many occasions, an informal buffet and casual seating offer a little more intimacy than a loud gathering around a big table. "

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" I love the way soft white cheese such as ricotta or the creamier mascarpone reflect the milieu in which an animal has been raised. "

" 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. "

" Call me tacky, but I love the union of sweet and sour, even in some now-unloved Oriental dishes incorporating pineapple and ketchup. "

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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. "

" You don't need a machine to make pasta: a rolling pin and a fast hand can create a smooth, if thick, sheet. "

" The emotive power of hummus all over the Middle East cannot be overstated, being the focus of some serious tribal rivalries. "

" As is always the way with pancakes, the first hotcake to come out of the pan will probably be a bit misshapen. Just scoff it, and carry on with the rest. "

" Some heat, some spice and plenty of citrus are the building blocks of many North African fish dishes. "

" There is nothing like a good old recipe. If it has lasted, then it is good. "

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" Most British cheeses are now vegetarian and are labelled accordingly. However, French and Italian manufacturers still tend to use rennet. "

" Take your average couscous salad, and it's almost always a sloppy mush, no matter how much attention has gone into getting flavours in there. "

" For me, the end of childhood came when the number of candles on my birthday cake no longer reflected my age, around 19 or 20. From then on, each candle came to represent an entire decade. "