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9 herbs and spices you might need this Christmas

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9 herbs and spices you might need this Christmas

If you’re trying to make good use of the extra lockdown home-time and doing your Christmas planning, here’s a quick round up of some deliciously warm spices and herbs that you might want to stock up on for the festive season.

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To slow cook or not to slow cook. Is that a question?

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To slow cook or not to slow cook. Is that a question?

If you ever thought that slow cookers were only for winter warmers or too expensive and complicated to use, it might be time to think again. My slow cooker is one of my favourite kitchen gadgets and I absolutely love cooking with it. So, what do I like about the slow cooker? Well, there are many reasons why I worship my time served piece of kit but let me share a few of the main ones with you. The taste Top of the list for me is that food tastes so much better slow cooked. Cooking the food over a longer period...

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Have you ever tried black garlic?

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Have you ever tried black garlic?

Some people have never heard of black garlic. Others have heard of it but don't know what to do with it. The Cooking Plumber is a total convert to these soft, sweet molasses-like cloves and jumps at an any excuse to cook with them.

If you're still not convinced, read on. You might be eating the cloves out of the pot too before you know it! 

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A what of tomatoes?

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A what of tomatoes?

I don't know what you call a glut of tomatoes but it's that time of year again! If, like us, you've got too many to eat now, why not use this simple tomato sauce recipe to make sure none of your homegrown beauties go to waste? Perfect for pasta, curries, stews or soup and great for freezing too.

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