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Cooking with Cheddar as an ingredient (with chef Tommy Banks)

Join Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks and award-winning cheesemonger The Courtyard Dairy as they guide you through Cheddar, why it cooks so well, what to look for in selecting a cheese to melt and cook with, and to test out some new recipes with this old classic ingredient.

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