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John Whaite

John Whaite is a British baker, cook, chocolatier and TV personality. He gained a diploma in patisserie from the revered Le Cordon Bleu School of Culinary Arts.

Gaining a first class degree in law from the University of Manchester, John decided to hang up the gown and don the apron, a decision made after he won the third series of the BBC’s The Great British Bake Off. He has published five cookbooks.

Recipes by John Whaite

Jalapeño chicken burgers with cheddar and corn fritters

by John Whaite
Main course

Spelt pancakes with whipped goats' cheese, beetroot and radish

by John Whaite
Light meals & snacks

Black lentil tarka salad

by John Whaite
Main course

Aubergine and feta chilaquiles

by John Whaite
Brunch

Mushroom noodle soup with smoked tofu

by John Whaite
Main course

Black pepper chicken and vegetable stir-fry

by John Whaite
Main course

Toffee apple upside-down cake

by John Whaite
Cakes and baking

Raspberry and white chocolate sponge pudding

by John Whaite
Desserts

Blueberry and white chocolate bagels

by John Whaite
Cakes and baking
See all John Whaite recipes (9)

Programmes with John Whaite

The Great British Bake Off

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