Dish Keeley Hawes, slow-cooked beef rib ragù and a Primitivo
Feb 19, 2025
Keeley Hawes, a celebrated British actor known for her gripping roles in hit series like Line of Duty and Bodyguard, joins the hosts for her first podcast. She shares her love for a quirky homemade sandwich, with a preference for snacking over cooking. The trio explores Keeley’s journey into acting and how fame from major shows shapes her everyday life. They also discuss her role in the upcoming BBC adaptation of Miss Austen and the importance of privacy in her career. Delicious details about slow-cooked beef rib ragù and wine pairing add a culinary twist!
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Check Chilli Heat And Scale Back
- Angela Hartnett advises checking supermarket chilli labels for heat levels and to scale back if unsure.
- When cooking with chillies, remove them before serving rice or reduce seeds to lower heat.
Keeley’s Late‑Night Sandwich
- Keeley Hawes described her favourite late-night sandwich: chicken with cream cheese, Branston pickle, mayo, lettuce, butter and salt.
- She calls it a "chicken sauce sandwich" and says it's her personal 3 a.m. treat she makes alone.
Keeley Prefers Snacking Over Cooking
- Keeley confesses she hates cooking and relies on her husband Matthew Macfadyen, who loves planning meals daily.
- She survives on toast and simple staples, while her daughter Maggie cooks when needed.
