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Here we’re jazzing up a handy grain packet, meaning you get big flavour, fast. SERVES 2 TOTAL TIME 13 mins EASY 160g long-stem broccoli 2 x 150g free-range skinless chicken breasts olive oil 460g jar

We eat around 2pm, starting with foie gras and sweet Monbazillac wine – a throwback to when we lived in Paris. Then, we move to the Sri Lankan part: biryani, chocolate biscuit pudding, before Sri Lank

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