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Claire Thomson

Claire has worked as a professional chef in many restaurants, but in recent years has taken to social media as @5oclockapron, a digital food diary of the food she cooks at home for her family. Author of 11 cookery books, Claire also has a podcast where she travels to other people’s home to see what they are cooking for their tea.

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Recipes by Claire Thomson

Beef cheek ravioli

by Claire Thomson
Main course

Beef and lentil meatball subs with tomato sauce and ricotta

by Claire Thomson
Light meals & snacks

Focaccia pizza with leeks and mascarpone

by Claire Thomson
Light meals & snacks

Spinach, cheese and onion cake

by Claire Thomson
Light meals & snacks

Broccoli pasta salad

by Claire Thomson
Light meals & snacks

Fluffiest ever pancakes

by Claire Thomson
Brunch

Buttered cavolo nero sauce with gnocchi

by Claire Thomson
Main course

How to make pancakes

by Claire Thomson
Desserts

Leftovers pie

by Claire Thomson
Main course

Homemade sausage rolls

by Claire Thomson
Light meals & snacks

How to make rough puff pastry

by Claire Thomson
Other

Fresh pasta dough

by Claire Thomson
Main course

Roasted cherry tomatoes with baked ricotta and pizzette fritte

by Claire Thomson
Main course
See all Claire Thomson recipes (13)

Programmes with Claire Thomson

Saturday Kitchen

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