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Rachel Allen's Easy Meals

Season 1
The much-loved chef returns to her roots and lets us into her life as never before, sharing her secrets to relaxed cooking. Whether in her role as a working Mum, testing out recipes on friends, family and the local community, or collecting ingredients from favorite suppliers, Rachel reveals her passion and expertise for delicious but fuss-free food, perfect for the hectic lives we lead.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Take a Few Ingredients

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    November 14, 2011
    23min
    TV-PG
    The chef creates tasty recipes for hectic lifestyles, including fennel and pink grapefruit with feta, and Spanish mussels.
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  2. S1 E2 - Easy Indian

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    November 15, 2011
    23min
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    The chef creates tasty, yet simple to create, Indian dishes, including tarka dal and chicken biryani, and a mango and raspberry dessert.
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  3. S1 E3 - Lazy Sundays

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    November 16, 2011
    23min
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    The chef prepares Mexican huevos rancheros for breakfast, spiced lamb pittas and a zingy Middle Eastern fattoush for late lunch or supper.
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  4. S1 E4 - Cooking for a Crowd

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    November 17, 2011
    23min
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    The TV chef and food writer gives advice on how to tackle numerous parties with recipes for instant dips, and lamb and sweet potato curry.
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  5. S1 E5 - Middle Eastern Spices

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    November 18, 2011
    23min
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    The TV chef prepares a selection of Middle East-inspired recipes, including chicken and cous cous tagine, and chickpea and aubergine salad.
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  6. S1 E6 - Cook Ahead

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    November 21, 2011
    23min
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    The chef shares recipes for dishes that can be made well in advance, including a pollock ceviche and Provencal beef stew.
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  7. S1 E7 - Quick Easy Baking

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    November 22, 2011
    22min
    TV-PG
    The chef rustles up some inspired suggestions for easy bake recipes that are sure to impress.
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  8. S1 E8 - Romantic Dinner

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    November 23, 2011
    23min
    TV-PG
    The chef demonstrates how to make delicious, yet simple dishes for the perfect romantic dinner.
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  9. S1 E9 - Oriental Feast

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    November 24, 2011
    22min
    TV-PG
    The chef is inspired by the Orient in this episode, sharing easy but delicious recipes for Chicken Noodle Soup and Fast Prawn Red Curry.
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  10. S1 E10 - Sunday Lunch

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    November 25, 2011
    23min
    TV-PG
    Sunday lunch is popular with most people, but can be complicated. Rachel shows how to make a delicious, yet simple Sunday Lunch.
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  11. S1 E11 - Speedy Sunshine Food

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    November 28, 2011
    23min
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    Cheer up with a taste of summer as Rachel shares her recipes for Quesadillas, Salmon en Papillotte and a Seared Steak Salad.
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  12. S1 E12 - Inspired Italian

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    November 29, 2011
    23min
    TV-PG
    Rachel conjures up the spirit of Italy in her kitchen, with delicious recipes; Parma Ham & Nectarine Salad, Baked Mushroom Risotto and quick Tiramisu.
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  13. S1 E13 - Easy Christmas

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    December 4, 2011
    23min
    TV-PG
    In this special Christmas episode, Rachel Allen reveals what the season means to her, showcasing some of her favorite recipes in a guide to stress free festive food. As well as rustling up delights such as Smoked Salmon Fishcakes or an indulgent Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse, Rachel also takes viewers to her favorite local smokery and her fiercely foodie friends try out one of her recipes!
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Directors

Caroline Schwarz

Producers

Caroline SchwarzDavid NottageBrian WalshNicki McDermottMark Taynton

Cast

Rachel Allen

Studio

BBC Studios
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