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Using A Grater

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How to zest a lemon

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Chicken fajitas

Fajitas are basically Mexican-style wraps. A griddle pan gives the nice, charred effect you want with fajitas, but you can also use a large pan or wok.
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Mini jackets with beetroot and cottage cheese

If you don’t fancy a big baked potato, then try baking some new potatoes instead – lovely as a veg dish to go with meat or fish and perfect for a barbecue.
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Ice cream with different toppings

You can make more of ice cream than simply scooping it into a bowl with a splurge of shop-bought chocolate sauce.
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Stewed fruit

The really important thing to remember when you are stewing fruit is that it’s best to decide for yourself how much sugar to add.
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Stewed fruit crumble

Stewed fruit is the perfect base for a lovely home-made crumble. The crumble topping takes just minutes to prepare, then you let the whole thing bubble away in the oven until the top is all crunchy and delicious.
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Barbecued chicken

Everyone loves barbecued chicken. Here’s how to make it crisp on the outside and cooked in the middle, just the way it should be.
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Vegetable and halloumi kebabs

Halloumi cheese is great vegetarian option for barbecuing because it's firm enough to hold its shape as it cooks. The saltiness of the halloumi balances out the sweetness from the peppers and cherry tomatoes.
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Barbecued burgers

It’s always worth making your own burger as then you can control exactly what goes into it. These ones can be cooked on the barbie or on a griddle so are great all year round.
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Lemon butter biscuits

These lovely light biscuits are really easy to make and taste delicious.
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The perfect simple omelette

Omelettes are tasty and super-quick to knock together. A simple omelette is delicious and brilliant for breakfast, lunch, or even a quick and light supper.
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$Summer veg and goat\'s cheese frittata$

Summer veg and goat's cheese frittata

Think of a frittata as a posh omelette. They're delicious hot, but just as good cold so you can even try popping a wedge in your lunchbox.
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Sausage rolls

Once you’ve had a home-made sausage roll, you’ll never want to eat a shop-bought one again.
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Superb squash soup with parmesan croutons

This fantastic soup is best made with varieties of squash that have dense, orange flesh, such as butternut or onion squash.
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Proper chicken caesar salad

With my own versions of the classics, like Caesar salad, it's not about changing things entirely; it's about respecting the original while bigging up the flavours and textures where I can. My twists for this salad are to use chicken legs, smoky pancetta and lovely rustic croutons to suck up all the juices. It's a lovely little salad with just a hint of attitude.
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Smoked trout, horseradish and new potato salad

I'm pretty sure that smoked fish and new potatoes are a match made in heaven, but there are a few extras that can turn it into something even more memorable and comforting.
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Lasagne

The secret to a meaty lasagne lies in the Bolognese sauce – get that right and you'll be laughing. This dish is a bit of a treat, so don't eat it too often and make sure you serve it with a lovely big green salad.
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Butternut squash and sweet leek lasagne

Butternut squash and leeks make a lovely veggie filling for lasagne, and to be honest, this one is so delicious meat eaters will love it too.
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$Vegetarian shepherd\'s pie with Cheddar and lentils$

Vegetarian shepherd's pie with Cheddar and lentils

Lentils are a great alternative to mince when making a shepherd’s pie. A little bit of cheese bumps up your protein intake and also adds a great bit of extra flavour.
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Lamb stew with lovely dumplings

Dumplings are one of those things that should be on everyone’s radar come winter time. They’re so comforting and really easy to make – give them a try.
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Italian spaghetti with prawns

There’s something about the combination of tomatoes, prawns and spaghetti that just works.
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Fish pie

You can use whatever fish you like in this pie, making it as luxurious as you want it to be. If you like your fish pie to be creamy, feel free to add a few tablespoons of crème fraîche to the fish.
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Apple pie

Obviously apple pie is one of the all-time classic desserts. The best apple pies I've ever made are from apples bought at farmers' markets where you can pick up lots of different varieties.
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Good old bread and butter pudding

Bread and butter pudding is one of those old English recipes that everyone loves. The addition of marmalade brushed over the bread makes it fantastically crisp, with a zingy orangey bitterness that just makes the whole thing superb. Try not to overcook it because you want to have the soft insides contrasting with the crispiness on top.
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Marinated lamb kebabs

You’ll see that there aren’t a huge number of ingredients here, but because you’re marinating the meat, you’ll still get amazing flavours.
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Classic Victoria sponge with all the trimmings

This is a classic cake recipe that is perfect for birthdays, special occasions or simply for afternoon tea.
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Butternut cupcakes with a frosty top

You might think I’m mad using butternut squash to make cakes, but it’s really just like using carrots as the two vegetables are very similar – I've simply swapped carrots for squash. The skin of a butternut squash goes deliciously chewy and soft when cooked, so there's no need to peel it off. Give these cakes a go – they're a perfect naughty-but-nice treat.
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