Poached apricots with star anise and vanilla recipe
Try this with cardamom and a splash of orange-flower water, or a pinch of saffron
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Try this with cardamom and a splash of orange-flower water, or a pinch of saffron
These irresistible pots are summer on a spoon
Tangy, moist and perfectly balanced, this dessert is the ideal end to a summer meal
Including an irresistibly glossy upside-down cake, elegant jellies and a delicately spiced option
This fragrant and spicy dish takes just 15 minutes to prepare
A Mexican take on a Catalonian classic that’s perfect for weekend lunches
This fiery chilli sauce has much better flavour than any shop-bought version
Turn up the heat with this trio of dishes including oregano-roast chicken, Brazilian-inspired fish and homemade chilli jam
This goes perfectly with salads you want to serve with Iranian or Moroccan food
You can also use this as a sauce for fish – just be careful not to overdo it
Taste the dressing for sweet-salty balance, then add more lime or a pinch of sugar if needed
This sauce is lovely on a leafy side salad with any main course that has Indian flavours
A sweet-sour accompaniment to both starchy and leafy side salads
This Spanish-inspired dressing would be the perfect foil for a warm potato salad
None of these are ‘classical’ dressings, simply what I’ve come up with when I think about the salads I want to dress
Inspired by traditional Iranian and Turkish cuisines, this dish remains one of my all-time favourites