Merrilees is a chef, food writer and television presenter who developed her no-nonsense cooking style as a chalet girl in France, then as a chef at several London restaurants, including the capital’s first gastropub.
Her first taste of television was as a food researcher for the BBC and Channel 4. This led to a stint co-presenting BBC Two's Anything You Can Cook with Brian Turner. Later, Merrilees became the resident cook on Housecall.
Merrilees continues to write for magazines including BBC Good Food, and runs her own catering company.
Daal saag
Quick and easy sushi maki (sushi rolls)
Kerala king prawn and coconut curry
Stir fried chicken with black bean sauce
Cherry tomato, marinated feta and basil skewers
Stilton and toasted walnut balls
Quick tomato and basil tart
Apple crumble
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