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Korean cooking consists of a large number of braised dishes that require considerable culinary skill. Galbijjim is one such dish. In recent years it has grown in popularity among international diners who appreciate the fine taste and, indeed, the health advantages of the dish (the fat on the short ribs is removed before braising)

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After a taste of Spanish ham in Madrid sent him into raptures, Ian Irvine was determined to learn more about this heavenly jamon – including how to carve his own.

Cavemen. Of course.

Serves 4

Neighbours fight for right to be named 'home of the chip'

The smell of the Christmas lunch itself, however, can be better than the consumption

So you're about to gorge yourself on turkey and too much Christmas cheer. But that doesn't mean the party has to stop as the clock ticks over into New Year's Day. There are plenty of ways to extend the season of indulgence both in the UK and abroad.

Serves 6-8

'Cooking is serious, but it's not war. The first principle should be kindness'

To serve 6

The so-called “pasty tax” comes into force today amid warnings that it could tip struggling businesses “over the brink”.

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