Author Archives: Gary @ BigSpud

comparing the boeuf bourguignon recipes of julia child and delia smith

When you think of boeuf bourguignon, one name immediately springs to mind: Julia Child. Julia made it her signature dish, the centrepiece of her very first episode of The French Chef, taking viewers through a detailed, step-by-step masterclass in French cooking. Delia, on the other hand, later offered a stripped-back “cheat” version designed for busy home cooks who wanted the […]

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marco pierre white’s chocolate tart

Marco Pierre White and Sir Michael Caine’s business partnership revolved around The Canteen, a high-profile restaurant in Chelsea during the 1990s. Initially, their collaboration appeared to be a strong meeting of minds—Caine, the legendary actor, bringing his celebrity status and business interests, while White, the volatile yet brilliant chef, provided the culinary expertise. The restaurant, which was meant to offer […]

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marco pierre white’s pomodoro sauce

Why trust a chef from Yorkshire for a recipe for Italian tomato sauce? Well Marco Pierre White is no ordinary Yorkshireman. He is half Italian as he will tell you any chance he get. And he was taught this recipe for Pomodoro sauce, tomato sauce by a three-star Michelin Italian chef and one of the very best to do it. […]

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