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A classic nose to tail Piedmontese risotto. Harry and I cooked this in preparation for our ...

The best Chilli con CarneThere are few things as welcome and comforting as a bowl of ch...

Rainbow Goodwill Pie

This dish is a welcome addition on a cold day - a classic lentil and smoked sausage cassero...

Citrus and spice flavours make this one pot Spanish 'olla' perfect for seeing off...

Cognoscenti might recognise this as one of Nigel Slater's midweek suppers from The Obs...

This pickle adds a welcome tang to cold meats or burgers, and is a great way to make your c...

Sausages and lentils are a great combination - pair them in a salad or a casserole dependin...

Makes 20 / prep time – 20 minutesPreheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 20 minute...

Makes 12 / prep time – 30 minutesPreheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 30 minute...

Makes 7/8 pasties / prep time – 30 minutes (excluding making the pastry)/cooking timePr...

The beauty of the Luis Gil cooking chorizo, or Chorizo fresca as it says on the packet, is ...

There's chilli and there's chilli. Everyone has their version but I think this on...

Ultra easy and tasty meatballs - good on a stick, in a wrap, as part of a mezze etc. We ass...

Baked harissa chicken with butternut squash.

A sweet, spiced and tasty soup to serve for lunch or as a starter with chunky bread.

Not real harira but lovely nevertheless. The mixture of veg, grains and pulses, spices/sauc...

The joys of a thick, BBQ’d and sliced on the bias, ‘Italian Tagliata’ style steak are worth...

Stocks and broths are wonderful creations that we all should be making more of – not just b...

<h3>a.k.a. Austerity Soup</h3> Is much a stew as a soup but, either way, it’s ...

In the past I’ve been a little snooty about the duck confit and opted for a bit of lamb. Bu...

Why anyone wants to eat boring old Spaghetti Bolognese when they could be eating this beats...