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Stracciatella, Walnut and Cime Di Rapa | Recipe

Cime di rapa, also known as broccoli rabe in the northern hemisphere, is a leafy, big-tasting plant with strong mustard and turnip-y notes. The stems can be stringy, but when peeled and cooked at a low heat, they wilt into the most delicious addition to any pizza or pasta.
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Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Bay Leaf and Pine Nut | Recipe

This recipe is our solution to capturing the sharpness and brightness of tomatoes in a way that could be pre-made and plated straight from the fridge. One of my finer moments
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Lamb and Pea Shoots | Recipe

Tender spring peas and tender spring lamb cooked directly over hot coals. Fat – rendered out by the slow heat – drips onto the fire, scorching the meat and amping up that beautiful caramelised crust.
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All About Anna

London-based cook and food stylist Anna Jones is a multi-award-winning writer whose books like One: Pot, Pan, Planet and The Modern Cook’s Year have won her legions of fans around the world.
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Peach & Basil Jam | Recipe

Peach jam is often overly sweet, so to counteract this I like to add soft herbs to balance the sweetness.
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