Recipes + Starter
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Capers pack a flavour punch way above their weight, so use them sparingly
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A warming, comforting soup ticks all the boxes for January eating
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When it comes to Christmas cooking, stick to food that will excite people without making you frazzled
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A proper thick vegetable soup is just the thing to see you through the exhausting run-up to Christmas
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Grapes every which way: in a burrata and basil salad, with chicken and fennel, and in a boozy, pomegranate-scented granita
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British summer means chard season, so get busy with soups, gratins, tarts and pastries (cheese optional, but advisable)
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Pairing cooked and raw peaches makes the most of the fruit’s delicious flavour and texture
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When artichokes are in season, I always eat them in as many ways as I can
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Welcome summer proper with a Mexican-influenced beetroot and feta salad, and an Italianate take on roast pork
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Nettles have a fantastic, mineral tang, like the very best wild greens, plus you can always wear rubber gloves to protect yourself
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Intending to eat your body weight in asparagus over the next six or seven weeks? Join the club
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Even the tiniest urban garden or balcony can offer up a larder of edible treasures. One expert reveals her top easy-to-grow ingredients
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From soups and stews to patties, meatballs and veggie sides, the humble chickpea is incredibly versatile
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Don’t believe the hype – soufflés are easy, and I’ve just the recipe to prove it. Plus a Spanish-themed chicken stew that’s perfect for a relaxed weekend lunch
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Don’t limit bitter winter leaves to the salad bowl – they’re brilliant cooked, too
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After the excesses of Christmas and the new year, we’re all looking for lighter meals, but don’t forget they need to be tasty, too
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Don’t even think about going to the shops until you’ve dealt with the mountain of leftovers in the fridge
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Leeks are so commonplace and familiar that it’s all too easy to forget just how versatile they are
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Two cracking dishes that look great, taste even better and involve very little work
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Proper homemade stock boosts a beetroot soup, and much more
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Whether you’re cooking veg, seafood or dumplings, steaming gives a cook a degree of extra control
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Every home cook needs a few good tomato pasta recipes up their sleeve
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