New to cookery? (3)

I believe the answer is:

raw

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This clue could be a double definition.

'new to' is the first definition.
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'cookery?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for raw that I've seen before include "Uncooked; immature" , "Unprocessed" , "Naked" , "Like a recruit" , "Damp and chilly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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