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First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2019
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Ebook Edition © December 2018 ISBN: 9780008310585
To my gorgeous sons Rory and Ewan for their enduring patience, boundless creativity and sharing their brilliant recipe ideas with me.
— Aggie
Thanks to my mum for my culinary drive, to Kev for always tasting everything I’ve made (no matter what time of day) and to the rest of my family for their support.
— Emma
CONTENTS
Other Ingenious Uses
HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIPS
Silky Skin Solutions
Treatments for Healthy-looking Hair
Pamper Feet and Hands
Tips and Tricks for Make-up Accessories
Soothing Cold Treatments
Ease Aches and Pains
Nasty Infections
Healthy From Inside Out
Give Your Body a Boost
And That’s Not All…
RECIPES
QUICK AND LIGHT MEALS
Use Vinegar to Poach Eggs
Rich Pickings From the Vegetable Drawer
Spiced Chickpeas for Fish, Chicken, Salad, Yogurt or Hummus
Hot Smoky Chicken for a Bun
One-pan Peanut Butter Noodles
Make the Most of Wizened Veg
MAINS
Friday Night Steak and Sides Two Ways
Special Slow-roasted Tomatoes
Braised Lamb With Rosemary and Red Wine
Five-hour Pulled Pork
Pork Vindaloo
Cheat’s Chicken Tikka
Duck With Walnuts
Three Ways With Raspberry Vinegar
Red Pepper, Chickpea and Harissa Dressing for Pan-fried Hake
Mullet Escabeche
Stuffed Courgettes Asian-style
SALADS
3 Classic (Ish) Salads and Their Dressings
A Simple Couscous Salad
Red Wine Vinegar Adds Zing to an Italian Salad
Making the Most of Preserved Tuna
DIPS AND SAUCES
Quick Dill Sauce for Smoked Fish
Homemade Hoisin-style Sauce
A Softer-tasting Aioli for Pan-fried Fish
One-minute Dips for Chips
A Canny Tip to Stretch an Avocado to Feed a Few More
Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls and Dumplings
Classic Dressing for Oysters
SNACKS AND NIBBLES
Drinks Nibbles
Hot Salt and Vinegar Crisps
Cumin-spiced Nuts
Chilli-spiced Olives
The Beauty of Balsamic
Mushroom Toast Topper
Sherry Vinegar Mushrooms
DESSERTS
Sweet Raspberry Vinegar for Ice Cream and Drinks
Bring Out the