Dara Ó Briain, chicken karahi, profiteroles and a primitivo

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Daisy Edgar-Jones meets a new crush: our miso, lime & herb spatchcock chicken!

A tasty take on a roast for all seasons. Daisy Edgar-Jones is an English actor, known for her roles in TV shows like Cold Feet and the all-conquering Normal People, alongside performances in hit films such as Twisters, Where The Crawdads Sing and the upcoming adaptation of Sense ...  Show more

Dame Meera Syal is starry-eyed for our summery fish, fennel and saffron stew

The latest great Dame to join our party! Dame Meera Syal is an award-winning actress, comedian and writer, who sat down with us on the scorching-hot day of the solar eclipse. It’s a busy time for Meera ahead of the release of her life story, Vigilauntie: A Memoir - Innit?, and th ...  Show more

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