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Stove Notes: Simon Hopkinson explains that Pavlova, a pudding that's fit for a star, requires a magic transformation...
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Perfect mashed potato is simple, argues Simon Hopkinson—all it needs is butter, hot milk and a deft hand with the vegetable mill...  read more »

Stove notes: Simon Hopkinson recommends a dusting of paprika, a spoonful of sour cream and some fresh tomatoes ...   read more »

It ain’t what you add, it’s the way that you add it. In his latest Stove Notes column, Simon Hopkinson sets out his rules for a dish his father loved ...  read more »

The classic cooked breakfast is an endangered species outside hotels. Simon Hopkinson shows how to do it yourself on a Saturday morning ...  read more »

Shepherd’s pie, and its more exotic cousins, are just the thing for a satisfying autumn supper. In his latest Stove Notes column, Simon Hopkinson gives his tips ...  read more »

Is it French, or Italian? Made with tuna, or without?  Simon Hopkinson untangles the knots in a salade niçoise ...  read more »

A watery omelette with dried herbs was Simon Hopkinson’s favourite meal as a boy. But there are better ways to crack an egg ...  read more »

In a new series, Stove Notes, Simon Hopkinson goes beyond the received wisdom to give tips on well-loved dishes. First: risotto ...  read more »