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The Good Cook: Episode 5

Episode 5

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Simon Hopkinson demonstrates how to make his famous chicken, and parmesan biscuits.

Simon Hopkinson demonstrates how to make his famous chicken, irresistible parmesan biscuits, delicious gravadlax, roquefort and pear salad, and a heavenly rice pudding.

Award-winning food writer Simon Hopkinson shares his passion and expertise as he creates truly delicious meals. Drawing on his years of professional experience, Simon shows how food fit for a restaurant table can be made at home. 

With useful tips and tricks of the trade, Simon demonstrates how to make his famous chicken, irresistible parmesan biscuits, delicious gravadlax, roquefort and pear salad, and a heavenly rice pudding. 

Across the series, Simon introduces the ingredients he cannot live without. In this episode, he shares his love for salt and roquefort cheese.

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Food writer Simon Hopkinson draws on years of experience to create truly delicious meals.

Award-winning food writer Simon Hopkinson shares his passion and expertise, drawing on his years of professional experience to create truly delicious meals.

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