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This delectable six-part culinary series sees celebrated chef Rachel Allen remind viewers of the joys of home cooking by sharing a scrumptious selection of delicious dishes perfect for treating the family to a tasty night in. Brought to our screens from the presenter's home in Cork as well as her established cookery school, and featuring both sweet and savoury delights, the show is a must-see for novice cooks and foodie fanatics alike.

Watch Out:

For tonight's mouth-watering menu. Rachel prepares a traditional Middle Eastern delight in this evening's programme, consisting of fragrant lamb koftas accompanied by aromatic dips and spicy pitas. Later, the host visits renowned Indian chef Vivek Singh to put together a flavourful family feast, before spending time teaching her cookery school students how to make a marvellous Mexican meal.

Say What?

RTE says this of the programme: "If you think family food is bland and boring and always head to restaurants for your foodie kicks then you and your family are, quite literally, missing a treat. Staying in is the new going out, and over the new series, chef Rachel Allen will be proving why."

When and Where?

Rachel Allen: Home Cooking is at 8.30pm on RTE1.