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A glorious vegan feast to see off the last of the winter root vegetables. By Nigel Slater
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For the cookbook author, this pomegranate chicken dish tells the story of migration and the refugees she spent time with on the Greek island -
A blissfully simple egg curry with a light, tangy sauce (just add a naan for mopping purposes) -
What could be more welcome after a long day than a plate of fried mozzarella sandwiches with a gooey, molten filling? It’s what comfort was invented for -
Two decades ago, beetroot was more likely to be found in a pickle jar and cauliflower under a mornay sauce. Here are five foods that had a ‘moment’ in the past twenty years
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From meat-free takes on meatballs and meatloaf to sweet potato with tofu cream, these dishes are a comforting transition to colder weather -
Long-lasting and versatile ingredients will see us through the winter – grains, pulses, warming spices – and remember to make good use of the freezer -
Regulars
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Two 15-minute meals that are perfect for WFH lunches: a quick-cook pasta with a zippy fusion sauce, and an all-day brunch of buttery asparagus and eggs on toast
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Three wildly different plates, and all doable in about 15 minutes: harissa lamb chops with spiced aubergine and yoghurt, seafood on rice noodles and a warm chicken and bread salad -
A rustic bowl of Roman comfort food: a soup-stew laced with olive oil, traditionally cooked in a terracotta pot, to be devoured with bacon or eggs -
A silky stew of soft beans, garlic and pancetta with a golden parmesan crust -
A richly spiced Turkish kebab with a zippy onion salad
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Crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle, these moreish apple buns will tickle fond memories of childhood treats -
You’ll have to rethink your perception of the humble brownie after you’ve experienced this lavish trio of marmalade on toast, fruit and nut, and salted rye flavour bombs -
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A complete new season’s bean feast with herbs and spices and yoghurt dressing. By Nigel Slater -
A spiced and warming vegetarian classic. By Nigel Slater -
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Tasty and indulgent dishes guaranteed to lift the spirits
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Smoked white fish smothered in rich, anchovy cream, served on a bed of lentils with charred broccoli on the side -
British crab is irresistible paired with Asian flavours such as this take on an Indian roadside rice snack and in a miso-butter noodle treat -
Seafood foraging and sunburned suppers remind me of holidays on Tiree – and the are inspiration for this Iberian pasta dish
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You can slice the tougher ends into thin rounds and roast them, or use them in soups, like this chilled almond number -
Broccoli and other brassicas are so packed with nutrients, it’s daft to throw away the stalks and trimmings. Instead, cook them alongside the head, or turn them into a dish in their own right -
Celebrate the new season in Hindu style with this feast of potato pea samosas, chicken biryani and aubergine curry -
Another excuse, as if one were needed, to celebrate extra-virgin olive oil, this time in a rustic soup-stew of broken pasta, peas and mint
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Roast swede with caramelised mushrooms and onions all stuffed into a tortilla and smothered in a smoky chilli peanut salsa -
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Have a lie-in, work up an appetite, then get creative in the kitchen -
There’s more to Seville oranges than marmalade. Make the most of their brief season by turning them into this toast-topping, cake-covering citrus spread -
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A bittersweet version of the popular Italian aperitif -
Think spicy rum and coke, add complexity with a classic Caribbean honey ginger syrup, and top off with tea and lime -
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