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Tanners' Wholemeal Bread
A brilliant and easy-to-make wholemeal loaf, in celebration of Real Bread Week! Makes 2 x 900g loaves
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Healthier Fish & Chips
Try this lighter twist on classic fish and chips for a satisfying dinner that won't leave you feeling deprived.
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Chocolate & Almond Torte
A rich and sumptuous treat that is sure to keep you coming back for more!
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Smoked tofu and apricot veggie burgers
A quick, easy and delicious alternative that is great to throw on the barbecue this summer!
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DINING EXPERIENCE SET TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WORTHY CAUSE
Dine & Donate returns to Barbican Kitchen for its fifth year in aid of helping-hand charity, that supports Plymouth’s elderly.
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Sausage & Cranberry Rolls
The perfect combination of sweet and savoury - soak up the flavour of the festive season with these banquet worthy rolls.
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Christmas Gingerbread Decorations
Follow James and Chris’ gingerbread recipe for biscuits that are delicious and easy to make, just add icing and hang on the tree… if they make it that far!
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Mixed Mushrooms and Chestnuts with Brioche and Red Wine
Why not try a festive vegetarian alternative this Christmas, with our Mixed Mushrooms and Chestnuts with Brioche and Red Wine recipe!
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Parma Potato Nibbles
The perfect side dish for any festive meal! Recipe serves four.
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Quick Pissaladiere
A pizza-like dish that comes from the south of France, the pissaladiere is the ideal grab-and-go snack. This cheat’s version by the Tanner Brothers will save you time by using shop-bought puff pastry and caramelised onion relish!
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Barbecue Baked Bean and Chicken Cassoulet
Cassoulet may be best known as a classic French dish, but given the Tex-Mex treatment it becomes a mouth-watering dish that is packed with sweet and smoky flavours - the perfect Bonfire Night treat.
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Sicillian Bombe
This Sicilian ice cream has a wonderful texture; the mixed peel and pistachio nuts give it a deliciously decadent flavour. Serves 6-8.
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Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream with Toasted Marshmallows
This recipe from James and Chris’ talks you through creating everything from the Brownie inside to the marshmallow on top!
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Spiced Carrot and Pumpkin Soup
This vegan dish offers the perfect way to warm up as the temperature drops this autumn, and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Serves 4.
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Chocolate Fondant
Delight your guests with Chris and James' Chocolate fondant - smooth, melt in the mouth texture and rich, intense flavour.
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Poached Egg, Asparagus and Bacon Salad
This brunch-style salad is always a winning dish. Remember to buy local asparagus when in season to get the best flavour, and don't overcook the duck egg!
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Summertime Eggs
This great one-pan brunch dish of summer Mediterranean vegetables with cracked pepper, eggs, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil is a twist on the Spanish classic, Flamenco Eggs. Serve with crusty baguette to mop up the egg yolks.
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Passionfruit Sorbet
This summer sorbet recipe is easy to make, packed with flavour and the perfect seasonal treat!
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Fruity Greek Salad
Mix up your traditional salad with seasonal ingredients! Watermelon is juicy and sweet - complimenting the complete opposite of FETA cheese which is hard and briney.
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Barbican Kitchen memories
We recently held a competition on Facebook where we asked you to tell us your favourite Barbican Kitchen memories. Read them here!
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Skirt Steak Marinade
Spice up your steak this National Barbecue week with this tasty, Mexican-inspired marinade.
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Raspberry Sorbet
Beat the heat with this simple and refreshing raspberry sorbet recipe - the ultimate cooling summer treat!
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Balsamic & Maple Marinated Mushrooms (V)
A great vegetarian dish for the barbecue - it's sure to impress!
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Barbecue Fruits
We love cooking fruit on the barbecue - especially pineapple and peaches!
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Mussels with Basil & Chilli
This is cheap and quick to cook and has so much flavour. The rule is if the raw mussels don’t close when tapped, don’t use them, and if they don’t open when cooked, don’t eat them!
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Skirt steak marinade
This Mexican-inspired marinade recipe really adds to the flavour of skirt steak. All you need to do is prepare it well, allow it to rest after cooking and slice thinly! Try this marinade for truly melt-in-the-mouth meat.
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Spring Lamb leg with lemon, garlic and rosemary
A delicious recipe made from seasonal ingredients (Serves 6).
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Drop Pancakes topped with maple apple, sultana and cinnamon compote
The perfect recipe for mouth-watering, fluffy pancakes. Top with our maple apple, sultana and cinnamon suggestion - or toppings of your choice!
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Praline and Chocolate Lollipops
Just because Valentine's Day is over, doesn't mean you can't still treat that special someone. Why not have a go at creating James and Chris; luxury Praline and Chocolate Lollipops, and surprise them with something sweet?
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Devilled Mushrooms with Citrus, Mustard and a mango sauce
The age-old saying ‘opposites attract’ is not just applicable to romance or relationships, but also food, with unusual pairings often creating an unexpected mouth-watering revelation. Odd cooking combos can produce surprising results, worki
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Stir Up Christmas Pudding
Planning ahead for Christmas? This tasty 'Stir-Up Christmas Pudding' by the Tanner Brothers is perfect for making in advance - just steam for two hours on the day to reheat, and you're good to go!
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Vegetarian Mixed Bean Ratatouille
A delicious baked ratatouille with mixed beans and pulses the perfect dish to tuck into this World Vegetarian Day!
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Lamb Hotpot with Green Salsa
A warming autumn treat that's just perfect to come home to after a long day.
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Ginger Spice Cake
A tasty recipe for those feeling inspired by this weeks Great British Bake Off! This cake is simple to bake and is packed with flavour - perfect for autumn.
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Artichoke and White Chocolate Tart
An unusual yet indulgent chocolate-themed recipe to help you celebrate International Chocolate Day in style!
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Citrus & Chilli Smashed Avocado
A simple, rustic version of guacamole with a chilli Tabasco hit, served with gem lettuce and tortillas. The perfect way to celebrate National Avocado Day!
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Asian Style Leftover Chicken Salad
A practical and tasty recipe for using up those leftovers!
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Tantalising Beef Fillet Bearnaise
Looking to cook for your loved one the perfect Valentine's meal? Check out this mouth watering Beef Fillet Bearnaise recipe that will be sure to get their taste buds singing!
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Maple and Pecan Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding
A delicious and unique twist on the traditional Easter bun!
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Chicken, Oregano and Butternut Squash Risotto with Mascarpone
Don't throw those Sunday roast leftovers away! This creamy risotto is the perfect way to use up roast chicken and veggies!
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Beetroot and Plymouth Gin cured gravadlax salmon with horseradish Chantilly
Say goodbye to #DryJanuary and continue the good times of #Ginuary with this cracking salmon dish!
This is a fantastic different way to try classic cured salmon. The gin gently perfumes the fish, but marries extremely well with the earthy
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Yellow Butternut Squash and Pak Choi Curry
This curry has serious flavour from the contrasting spices and sweet butternut squash. To mix it up even more, why not experiment with different squashes in the autumn months?
Winter Parsnip and Mustard Gratin
Don't let the turkey steal the show! This tasty side-dish promises to be one of the highlights of this year's Christmas dinner.
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Simple Cranberry and Citrus Stuffing
Try this tangy vegetarian stuffing to really liven up your Christmas dinner!
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Festive Spicy Mixed Nut Nibbles
A Christmas party isn’t a proper Christmas party unless there are nibbles!
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Spiced Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Don't waste your pumpkin this Halloween!
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Homemade Toffee Apples
Be prepared for Halloween, with these sweet yet simple Toffee Apples!
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Simple Green Chicken Curry
Celebrate National Curry Week by cooking up this simple Green Chicken Curry - perfect for a Saturday night!
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Bonfire Banger Bread
Make sure your Bonfire Night goes with a bang with our delicious Banger Bread recipe! The perfect comforting finger food for a cold November evening.
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Autumnal Sausage and Butternut Squash Traybake
This tasty autumnal traybake makes for a quick and easy dinner for those colder, darker evenings - and is a hearty and warming treat for all.
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Coconut Cherry Cupcakes with Buttercream Swirl Frosting
Be everyone's favourite person this week with a batch of our delicious coconut cherry cupcakes - the perfect way to celebrate #NationalCupcakeWeek!
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Brioche crusted lamb rack, peas and sherry
Celebrate British Lamb Week this weekend by cooking up this delicious rack of lamb!
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Foil-Wrapped Baked Salmon with Chilli, Orange, Soy & Spring Onion
Who says healthy has to mean compromising on taste? This delicious dish is just what you need to keep you on track with those resolutions.
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Gluten Free Blueberry, Lemon & Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Celebrate Coeliac Awareness Week with Chris and James's tasty yet refreshing gluten free blueberry lemon and poppy seed cupcakes with cream cheese frosting!
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Maple Glazed Easter Smoked Ham with Cider and Grain Mustard Sauce
If you're stuck for ideas for a delicious Easter feast, why not try out this incredible maple glazed smoked ham recipe!
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Flavour Fest Greats:Honey & Five Spice Duck Breasts
We're celebrating 14 years of Flavour Fest - the South West's largest food and drink festival! Here's one of our favourite recipes so far.
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Flavour Fest Greats: Summer Berry Gratin
We're celebrating 14 years of Flavour Fest - the South West's largest food and drink festival. Here's one of our favourite recipes so far!
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6-Hour Braised Lamb Shoulder
Treat Mum this Mother's Day with this delicious lamb dish. Minimum effort for maximum flavour - if only simple cooking could always taste this great!
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BK's Awesome Drop Pancakes for Pancake Day!
To celebrate pancake day, check out our awesome easy peasey drop pancake recipe and make some absolutely banging pancakes!
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Our Top 3 Foods Of Love
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Check out our top 3 tantalising aphrodisiacs to cook for your Valentine’s tonight!
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Easy Peasy Garden Pan Pizza
In celebration of National Pizza Day, check out this awesome vegetarian Garden Pan Pizza recipe!
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The Perfect Yorkshire Puds
Chris Tanner's secret recipe for the perfect Yorkshire puds!
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Hot Chilli Chickpeas
Swap over-indulgent treats for healthier snacks and start the new year the right way!
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Classic Champagne Cocktail
Make sure your New Year's Eve goes with a bang and raise a toast with our classic champagne cocktail!
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The Best Christmas Turkey
Get your Christmas centrepiece right this year, and you're laughing. Here's our recipe for the very best Christmas turkey - our mouths are watering at the thought!
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Great Turkey Gravy
The best Christmas turkey should be drenched in lashings of mouth-watering gravy, and we've got the perfect recipe to top off this year's dinner.
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Trifle of Mulled Pears
The proof of the pudding is in the eating - and this one is sure to score you brownie points come the big day! It's a great alternative to traditional Chrismas puddings and sherry trifles - though it's still got plenty of booze in it!
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Quick Green Chicken Curry
Feed your flatmates some decent fare with our quick and easy Green Chicken Curry recipe!
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The Barbican Kitchen Signature Cocktail: The Barbican Breeze
We recently teamed up with our friends at the Refectory Bar to run an exciting social media competition, giving you the chance to design your very own BK signature
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Fatless Sponge Cake
A tasty treat that you don't have to feel guilty about - what more could you want?
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Easter Egg Chocolate cake
Treat your family this Easter, with a lavish chocolate and cream cake.
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Char grilled chicken with 5 vegetable sauce
This recipe is based on the mixed vegetables that you have left in your veg tray, that tiny piece of cheese left in the fridge and the opened box of pasta sat in the cupboard, a healthy meal for the family that is also healthy on the pocket!
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Terms and Conditions for February 2017 Facebook Competition
Please see here for the full terms and conditions for the February 2017 Barbican Kitchen Facebook competition
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Mulled Pears Trifle Recipe
A trifle, but not as you know it! With spiced fruit and mulled wine jelly, this is a Christmas dessert that you won't forget in a hurry!
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Bonfire Night Bangers!
New Recipe from the Tanner Brothers: Tray roasted sausages with butternut squash, stilton and potatoes
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An Autumn Treat - Toffee Apple Recipe
A childhood favourite for many, the toffee apple is the perfect treat for Bonfire Night.
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Curry Week Is Upon Us!
We've put together a recipe for a green curry. Fragrant, creamy and a hit of heat that you can vary to your taste...
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Did somebody say chocolate recipe?
A classic chocolate dish that never fails to impress is the chocolate fondant. Served warm from the oven, this is a chocolate pudding at its best...
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Brill with fennel pollen wrapped in spaghetti of potato with heritage tomatoes and parsley sauce.
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