Winter warmers

Serves 1Prep time 1 min EASY SWAPS Replace the lemonade with cola to create kalimotxo – popular in the Basque Country. (Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it...) KNOW-HOW In Spain, the brand of gaseosa

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Courgettes become silky soft when slow-cooked, which is a lovely textural contrast against grilled lamb chops or barbecued chicken. You could also scatter over crumbled feta or goat’s cheese and serve

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Cool down when the temperature rises with these delicious desserts and sweet treats