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Mirepoix kimchi and vegetarian umami chilli: Kenji Morimoto’s recipes for cooking with homemade ferments | Food

Cooking with ferments brings a tremendous amount of flavour to whatever you’re making, and it’s a great way to showcase how an ingredient evolves through the application of heat. The idea of combining a Korean preservation method with a French technique is exactly what I love about creativity in the kitchen. This mirepoix kimchi is …

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The FSA’s stance on nitrites in processed meat – a pale imitation of evidence-based policy making

Professors Chris Elliot and Brian Green question the FSA’s motivation behind its recent pseudo review into the safety of nitrates and nitrites, noting its patchy research and apparent lack of vigour in protecting the UK public. Behind bacon’s pink sheen lies a chemical additive under scrutiny, and a question of how evidence shapes UK food …

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Best High-Protein Hamburger Helper Recipe

Think your Hamburger Helper isn’t helpful enough? I have an idea—add more protein! Originally invented in the 1970s by General Mills to help households stretch their resources, Hamburger Helper has become a staple, affordable meal that is also, quite frankly, delicious. In this recipe, I stretch this meal even further by adding extra protein everywhere …