Tiganites

Once an essential everyday ingredient – particularly in the north of the country – oats still have a special place in British storecupboards

Greek food sings of the summer — it’s best enjoyed outside, from mainland mountaintops to island beaches. Mezze spreads celebrate punchy purple olives, garlicky dips and herb-sprinkled cheese, while salads of sun-ripened tomatoes, tangy feta and fragrant oregano are perfect with just-landed grilled fish or slow-stewed legumes cooked in outdoor ovens following recipes that date back to antiquity. From Macedonia in the north to Crete in the south, we explore the country via its standout dishes

Serves 4Prep time 15 minCook time 30 min Every Mediterranean country has its own recipes for using up stale bread – in Spain migas reigns supreme. A pile of chunky breadcrumbs fried in plenty of oil w

If you’re hosting this summer, ditch the plates and serve some knockout handheld food instead. These little pockets of flavour are all really easy to prepare and eminently shareable

Raised in Bilbao, northeast Spain, and inspired by her mother to become a chef, Nieves moved to London in 1998. She was head chef at pioneering tapas bar Barrafina when it won its Michelin star and sh

SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 1 large ripe banana, peeled 1 egg 80g rolled oats 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Large pinch of salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter Handful of chocolate chips (optional) T