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Nigel Slater's Simple Cooking

Nigel explores classic culinary combinations - just why do they taste so good? From sweet and sour to soft and crispy, he celebrates food marriages made in heaven.

Nigel Slater's Simple Christmas (59 mins)

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  • Series 1: 1. Sweet and Sour
    Nigel Slater explores one of the most successful culinary pairings - sweet and sour.
    29 mins
  • Series 1: 2. Surf and Turf
    Nigel Slater explores surf and turf, the classic culinary pairing of fish and meat.
    29 mins
  • Series 1: 3. Spicy and Cool
    Nigel Slater explores how spicy flavours work well with something cooling.
    29 mins
  • Series 1: 4. Soft and Crisp
    Nigel Slater looks at how contrasting textures can really lift a dish.
    29 mins
  • Series 1: 5. Sugar and Spice
    Nigel Slater unravels the magic behind the classic taste combination of sugar and spice.
    29 mins
  • Series 1: 6. Born and Bred
    Nigel explores dishes that work due to ingredients that have been born and bred together.
    28 mins
  • Series 1: 7. Hot and Cold
    Nigel Slater looks at the role of contrasting temperatures in cooking.
    29 mins
  • Series 1: 8. Weird and Wonderful
    Nigel explores unusual ingredients and quirky twists on classic recipes.
    29 mins
  • Nigel Slater's Simple Christmas
    Simple dishes, from a sea bass starter to a roast duck feast and a dazzling party trifle.
    59 mins
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