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Have you ever read the Cranks Bible? Don’t worry, I’m not getting all religious on you – it’s a vegetarian cookbook full of really interesting and original recipes. The kind of cookbook that you’ll ‘ooh!’ your way through as you turn down the corner of every single page. This autumn, Cranks are bringing out a brand new edition, with all new recipes, including a few by Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan (remember him from the Great British Menu?).
If a new veggie cookbook wasn’t exciting enough (I go seriously crazy for new recipe books, even though I have approximately a million of them), Cranks are even offering you (yes, you!) the chance to get one of your very own recipes in the new book! All you need to do is share your…
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