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No Codding..sea Bass Defies Its Fancy Image In This Simple 'One-Pot' Dish Read

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Q I spotted soft shell crab in a Chinese supermarket. Do you cook and eat the shell? Read

Salsa Mex A Saucy Splash

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Make it nice 'n' spicy with a Cajun classic

I've an American classic for you this week - a black and blue burger - which is one of my favourites from the United States. Read

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Q I liked a tapas dish I got in Spain - cubes of cheese but quite oily and herby. Any ideas? Read

Food: Souper Noodles

Malaysian Curry Broth Will Add Far East Spice To Dinnertimes Read

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Q My family love roast lamb but it takes too long to cook. Is there a quick way? Read

Food: Cooked Glands Are Actually Offal Tasty

Q I noticed sweetbreads on the menu in a restaurant. Are they some kind of offal? Read

Food: Steak Sandwich With Garlic Cream Cheese

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Food: Know Your Onions For Couch Potatoes

The sport season really is in full swing now and the telly is crammed full of football, racing and rugby. Read

Food: Go Heavy On Pepper

Try serving the sandwich with a pepper sauce instead of cream cheese and rocket. Read

Food: Love Meat Tender

Today's marinade is a simple one that adds extra flavour and helps tenderise the beef. You can make a more complex marinade that can be used on other types of meat. A great one for lamb is made by adding smoked paprika, chopped rosemary, crushed garlic, white wine vinegar, lemon zest, black pepper and olive oil. Marinade the meat for up to a day before cooking and you'll end up with a tender and delicious piece of lamb. Read

Food: Double Cream Will Make That Pud So Good

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Food: Sizzler For The Kids

After talking last week at length about the benefits of one-pot dishes that are easy to cook and prepare, I thought I would let you have another of my favourites. Read

Food: Burst Out For A Change

I mentioned about the meat breaking up in the sausages if there is no skin or if they burst. Read

Food: It Cod Be A Tasty Surprise

Today's recipe is really a bean stew with meat added in the form of sausages. Read

Food: Dinky Way To Feed All Your Footie Friends

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Food: Slow cooked chicken legs with baby veg

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Food: Choose cheap & easy chicken

Most people want a recipe to boast two important features - it must be cheap and easy to cook. Read

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