Tuesday 3 November 2026
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Today’s feature · In the kitchen drawer
Italian for 'half moon': a curved blade, or pair of blades, that you rock back and forth to chop herbs, onions, meat or hard cheese as coarsely or finely as you like. For small amounts of herbs a roller mincer is an alternative.
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Recipe of the day
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Chestnut Stuffing made with onion, dried mixed herbs, lightly boiled chestnuts and breadcrumbs.
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