There are three reasons why this book came into being. First, throughout the 33 years I've been writing recipes - although I'm not vegetarian myself - I have greatly enjoyed creating vegetarian recipes, and cooking and serving them at home.

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Although a food processor is not an absolutely essential piece of equipment, because you can...

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Food is for eating, and good food is to be enjoyed... I think food is,...

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The chemicals in the dishwashing process tend not to be good for saucepans.

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I sometimes think the chef end of cooking is not the real end of cooking....

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Good kitchen equipment is expensive, but most items last a lifetime and will pay for...

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I found in my whole career the best thing that can happen to you is...

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Getting into the habit of switching a timer on will, I promise, save you from...

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Remember, it's very simple to have an oven tested professionally, and it only takes about...

But quite honestly I can't help being a passionate football supporter. If that's my sin,...

But quite honestly I can't help being a passionate football supporter. If that's my sin,...

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A cake is a very good test of an oven: if it browns too much...

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A measuring jug is also vital when cooking rice, as this is always measured by...

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I have always read all the latest cookery books and magazines, from all over the...

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In 35 years of being in the media, I've had all this mud flung at...