• Dry staples: unsung heroes Dry staples are the unsung heroes of the pantry, quietly waiting in jars, ready to rescue us from potential dilemmas. Their importance cannot be overstated; from grains and legumes to spices and herbs, these humble ingredients [...]

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  • The language of labelling: Part five: Ingredient splitting and categories When we read an ingredient list, we assume it to be an unabridged description that will tell us everything we need to know. And if the first few (recognisable) ingredients [...]

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  • Chicken with venison and veg soup Poached chicken, autumn venison soup, bran sloppy Joe with green beans, peas and chia seed mucilage This bowl has a particularly useful split personality: substantial animal protein and haem iron on one side, with [...]

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  • Chicken, quinoa and egg with broccoli and parsnip purée Poached chicken, quinoa, Sloppy Joe with green beans and peas, broccoli and parsnip purée, boiled egg with shell, mixed vegetables in goose broth and salmon oil. This is a particularly well-rounded [...]

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  • Goose, chicken and broccoli-parsnip purée Slow-cooked goose, shredded chicken, rice, leftover pasta, broccoli and parsnip purée, Sloppy Joe with green beans and peas and ground pumpkin seeds. This is a hearty mixed-protein bowl with a useful contrast between richer goose, [...]

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  • Venison and bran Sloppy Joe with green beans and peas This is one of those bowls that looks satisfyingly hearty and does plenty of useful work at the same time. Venison, which always seems like a treat, also gives the [...]

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  • Sprouting chickpeas Some might think of sprouting seeds and legumes as a bit of a chore, but it really is the epitome of minimum effort, maximum return. I promise you, if you give it a go, you'll see that Sprouting [...]

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  • Goose meat Goose might be considered a high-end luxury item in some countries, but it doesn't enjoy the same reputation in the Netherlands. Hunters are currently doing their best to encourage restaurants to include goose on the menu, but with [...]

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