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Merrilees Parker

Merrilees Parker

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Merrilees Parker's no-nonsense style of cooking has made her one of the most reliable and trusted chefs on TV

Merrilees Parker started her TV career as a researcher for Ready Steady Cook before she became a presenter on Barbecue Bible in 1997. She then teamed up with Brian Turner to present long-running series Anything You Can Cook and established herself as a familiar face in the food world, going on to star in Full On Food, Planet Food, Saturday Kitchen and Daily Cooks Challenge.

Merrilees first realised her potential when she worked as a chalet girl in France and impressed the chef. On her return to the UK, she continued to build her culinary career at The Eagle gastropub in London and later was to become head chef of The Greyhound in Sonning Common and open her own gastropub.

She also gained experience organising and catering for Wiz Events - owned by her Daily Cooks Challenge contemporary Antony Worrall Thompson - before setting up her own catering business with Bernadette Fitzpatrick called Pink Food.

Recipes from Merrilees Parker

Spinach, feta and sun-dried tomato muffins with oeufs en coquette Spinach, feta and sun-dried tomato muffins ...

An unforgettable dish of spinach, feta and sun-dried tomato muffins with baked eggs - a Sunday brunch treat!

Seafood Pho Seafood Pho

Here's a recipe for a bit of Vietnamese classic cuisine - Seafood Pho.

Cheat's lamb moussaka Cheat's lamb moussaka

Here's some delicious Greek cuisine in minutes with a recipe for lamb moussaka cheat style!

More from Merrilees

Seed crunch sea bream with Moroccan spice and butter beans Seed crunch sea bream with Moroccan spice and ...

This seedy fish dish is wrapped up in the mystique of North Africa with Moroccan spice and butter beans.

Kir Royal jelly and custard Kir Royal jelly and custard

This classy and quirky dessert of Kir Royal jelly and custard will look elegant in champagne glasses and even adds a bit of nostalgia for school ...

Apricot and amaretti tart with syrup Apricot and amaretti tart with syrup

Enjoy this fruity and almondy dessert of apricot and amaretti tart with syrup.

Apple crumble with Calvados custard Apple crumble with Calvados custard

Give this classic British recipe a boozy twist by adding a Calvados custard.

Monkfish curry with ginger fried rice Monkfish curry with ginger fried rice

Enjoy this meaty fish dish with a zingy side - monkfish curry with ginger fried rice.

Sticky spare ribs Sticky spare ribs

Enjoy some sweet pork with this recipe for sticky spare ribs sweet potato & maple mash.

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Marinated rib of beef with stir fried broccoli, XO sauce and spring onion salsa

Recipes by Merrilees Parker

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