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Eighties Curried Mince | Recipe

Joe and I are children of the eighties, and our mothers would have known versions of this recipe off by heart during the tough years of young families and high mortgages. It truly is a cost-effective meal. But, let’s be honest — there’s nothing better than a good old mince dish.
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Cauliflower Cheese | Recipe

This rich and decadent side dish will make your Sunday roast the talk of the family.
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Yellow Duck Curry | Recipe

If your house is like mine and every May your freezer fills up with ducks — but then you forget about them and they sink to the bottom — this recipe will soon become a favourite. Serve with basmati rice, a good dollop of plain yoghurt and freshly chopped coriander if you like.
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Kate Hughes, founder of HNT Kitchen, sits down with Verve to talk about building menus and business. We are fast food that cares about your health and you.
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Lowbrow brings their fresh and seasonal approach to contemporary fast food, offering what they call “Good Food”.
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