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Food writer Nicholas Gill examines the mysterious disappearance of his namesake chef and recounts his own journey to find himself in the latest episode of The Digest.

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How to Skin a Salmon Fillet Easily

What is the easiest way to remove the skin from salmon before cooking? Here is a step-by-step guide to learn how to easily peel the skin off salmon.

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Jamie Oliver Prefers YouTubers to TV Chefs: Here's a Round-Up of the Best

YouTube cooking channels have proliferated since the lockdown, with tried and tested stalwarts still going strong plus new edgier channels to look out for. Here's a round-up of some of the best.

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Parabere Forum 2021: The Speakers

This year's online event will feature thought-leaders on the topic of 'community'. Take a look at the line-up of speakers.

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Meet Peppe Cutraro, the Best Pizzaiolo in Europe

The Neapolitan pizzaiolo, recently crowned the best in Europe, shares his ambitions, plus the secret of his new creation, the 'contemporary' pizza.

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James Beard Foundation to Judge Restaurants on Social Justice

The James Beard Foundation has announced changes to its criteria for judging restaurants for its awards, and will look for demonstrated commitment to social justice. Find out more.

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Ikoyi is Named 50 Best's One To Watch

Jeremy Chan's African-inspired Ikoyi has been awarded the American Express One to Watch 2021 Award by the World's 50 Best Restaurants. Find out more.

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Get Back to Food On The Edge with Fine Dining Lovers' Discount

Food On The Edge 2021 returns after a year's hiatus, and FDL can offer our readers an exclusive ticket discount for both the in-person event and the global online streaming. Find out how to get your discount.

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Pía León: "Women Have to Want to Belong in the Industry"

Back in August, Pía León of Kjolle restaurant in Lima was named the World's Best Female Chef. Fine Dining Lovers spoke to the chef about her career pathway, as well as the way forward for women in the industry, and her own projects for the future. Take a look.

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Meet Gëzim Musliaka, The Albanian Artist Chef

The chef/owner of 'Gourmet Restaurant Marchesi’ in Tirana, speaks to us about his culinary art and food traditions in Albania.

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Ottolenghi Test Kitchen Launches YouTube Channel

Israeli-born British chef Yotam Ottolenghi has launched the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen YouTube channel. Take a look.

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Levente Koppány: “I’m Happy to be Back in London”

The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy finalist has just taken the reins of a new fine-dining project in the UK capital, where he plans to plant a flag for Hungarian cuisine. Find out more.

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Three Stars for Noma as Michelin Launches Nordic Guide

Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, has finally been awarded three stars in the 2021 edition of the Michelin Guide to the Nordic Countries.

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FDL+ Fallow's Fried Corn Ribs

Corn ribs are a great meat-free alternative to traditional ribs.

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Brandon Dehan is the pastry chef at L'Oustau de Baumanière in Baux-de-Provence.

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FDL+ Dr. Bruno Goussault, Father of Sous-Vide, Answers Your Questions

The father of modern sous-vide cooking, Dr Bruno Goussault, answers your questions on the art of cooking in the sous-vide water bath. Take a look.

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A behind-the-scenes look at Fine Dining Lovers' forthcoming series 'Why Waste?' with Massimo Bottura and team.

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FDL+ Tom Kerridge's Smoky Prawns Cooked in Foil

This no-hassle, no-mess dish by chef Tom Kerridge is perfect for prepping ahead and sticking on the barbie as everyone arrives.

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Why Waste? with Massimo Bottura & Co

Learn to reduce your food waste at home with Why Waste? A new video series with Massimo Bottura and his team of chefs.

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Maluns with Chef Andreas Caminada

Learn how to make maluns with the three-Michelin-starred chef Andreas Caminada - cooking closer, faster and more direct than you’ve ever seen before.

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Chocolate Truffle Slice with Chef Andreas Caminada

Learn how to make a delicious chocolate truffle dessert with this simple and delicious mousse with fresh baked biscuits.

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Creamy Parmesan Risotto with Chef Riccardo Camanini

Learn how to make creamy parmesan risotto with this parmesan risotto recipe from Michelin-starred chef Riccardo Camanini.

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Gnocchi and Gnocchetti with Chef Andreas Caminada

Learn how to make gnocchi and gnocchetti with the three-Michelin-star chef Andreas Caminada.

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Cacio e Pepe: Through the Eyes of the Chef Riccardo Camanini

Through The Eyes of The Chef will teach you how to cook the classic Italian recipe like a pro, with tips, tricks and techniques from one of Italy’s best chef

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Learn How to Make Pickles with Andreas Caminada

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Bánh Bao Recipe (Vietnamese Steamed Pork Buns)

Báhn bao are small round buns with a smooth white surface from the Vietnamese culinary tradition.

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Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

The perfect accompaniment to oriental dishes of all kinds, this sweet and sour sauce is very easy to prepare at home.

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Eel Sauce

Follow this quick and easy step-by-step recipe to make a perfect homemade eel sauce with Fine Dining Lovers' tips.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

The Mediterranean chickpea salad is a fresh single dish suitable for summer lunches on the hottest days.

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Homemade Arepas Recipe

Arepas are small muffins made from white corn flour of Venezuelan origin. In Venezuela arepas are like daily bread: they can never be missing on the table.

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Succotash

Some traditional recipes are lost over the generations, this is not the case with succotash, a fresh and summer salad originally prepared by indigenous Ameri

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Cucumber and Dill Salad

Learn how to prepare a fresh and creamy cucumber and dill salad. Find out the easiest recipe on Fine Dining Lovers.

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Italian Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi

Discover how to make traditional Italian spinach and ricotta gnudi, with tips and tricks from Fine Dining Lovers.

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The Best Pizza Places in Philadelphia

There is a staggering amount of good pizza in Philadelphia, and this is by no means an exhaustive list.

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The Best Ramen in Seattle

The west coast of the United States is teeming with Asian immigrants who first arrived during the California Gold rush in the 1850s.

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E6: "Building a Restaurant at Home" The Spice Club

Ten years ago, Monica Haldar managed to convince her mother Anita Sawhney to open up a pop-up restaurant in their family home in Manchester. Serv...

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E4: "From Professor to Chef" Zineb Hattab

Zineb Hattab was working as an engineer when she decided to quit and follow her passion for cooking. She spent time training in some of the world...

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E7: "A Very Different Restaurant" Brian Canlis

Brian Canlis runs Canlis restaurant alongside his brother, Mark. And they do things differently - very differently. As you will hear, Canlis is a...

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E2: "We Built a Restaurant" Fjölla & Junayd

At Honey Badger in New York they live in the moment. Kitchen, front of house, owners, investors, cooks, cleaners, bar staff, and marketing equate...

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E3: The Dark Side of the White Truffle

In Alba, Piedmont in Italy’s northwest, there is a tradition stretching back centuries of the truffle hunt. Today the Alba white truffle is sough...

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E4: Yankee Goes Gumbo

This is a look at history, society, culture and tradition all through the eyes of a dish. A dish loved and adopted, nurtured and developed by gen...

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E5: “A Dining Dynasty” Thomas Troisgros

What&#039;s it like to grow up in the biggest culinary family in the world? Thomas Troisgros is the fourth generation of the world-famous Tro...

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E3: "I Was the Only Black Chef" Vusi Ndlovu

Vusi Ndlovu was not supposed to be a chef. A chance reply, a sprinkling of rebellion and a runaway story on an overnight train to South Africa la...

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Ana Roš joins Enrico Crippa at Piazza Duomo for a Special Menu | La Via Selvatica

An extraordinary four-handed menu - interpreted by the Italian chef Enrico Crippa of three-Michelin-starred Piazza Duomo restaurant

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Milan Design Week: 28 Posti - Social Warming

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Welcome to Esmé - The New Chicago Restaurant by Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo

Last August, chef Jenner Tomaska and wife Katrina Bravo opened Esmé in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighbourh

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Chef Eleonora Baranova is the head chef at Chef's Table in Kyiv, Ukraine, and owner and executive chef at Fat Fish Sushi.

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"Where Lies the Line Between Hunger and Satiety?" | A Tableware Tale by Viktorija Stundyté

"Where lies the line between hunger and satiety?” is the name of a project by designer Viktorija Stundytė, founder of

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The Inspirational Dishes of Le Coin Francais by Chef Darren Badenhorst

Chef Darren Badenhorst presents a menu inspired by the local ingredients of Cape Town in South Africa.

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How to Freeze Tomatoes

Can you freeze tomatoes? Discover Fine Dining Lovers' tips and tricks to freeze cherry and whole tomatoes to use them through the year.

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Can You Eat Squash Skin? Here's What You Should Know

Wondering if you can eat the skin on all types of squash? Learn about eating squash peels on Fine Dining Lovers.

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What is Panko and How is it Used?

What is panko made out of? Can you substitute panko for breadcrumbs? Find out more on Fine Dining Lovers and learn how to use this Japanese ingredient.

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What is Kosher Salt? The Ultimate Guide

What is the difference between salt and kosher salt? Can we substitute sea salt for kosher salt? Find out more on Fine Dining Lovers.

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Castro, Casañas and Xatruch: Disfrutar

The Inspirational Dishes of Disfrutar in Barcelona, owned and run by three El Bulli disciples, Oriol Castro, Mateu Casañas and Eduard Xatruch.

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Paul Pairet: Ultraviolet

Some of the most iconic dishes of Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet.

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Enrique Olvera: Pujol

Discover ten of the most representative inspirational dishes from Enrique Olvera.

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Jordan Kahn, chef of Vespertine, create some iconic dishes thanks to collaboration across numerous disciplines: perfumeries, artists, designers, architects,

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Garima Arora: Gaa

Our inspirational dishes series celebrates some of the best dishes from some of the leading chefs in the world.

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