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indian butter prawns

Butter King Prawns

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chilli and lime chicken wings

Chilli and Lime Chicken Wings

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pork and apple casserole

Pork and Apple Casserole

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chana masala curry with chickpeas

Chana Masala – Curried Chickpeas

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beef stock in pot

Homemade Beef Stock

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Welcome to Chilli & Life! I’m Jacinta — a London-born foodie turned chef now living in southwest France. From law to food: I left London, earned my CAP Cuisine diploma, and now cook, write, and share my love of French food + spice. Cooking here is more than a hobby — it’s a lifestyle built on seasonal ingredients, clean living, and a passion for flavour.

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