Loafing around

ÒD ough might just be the most important recipe in the history of human civilisation – a basic combination of flour and water, yet a masterpiece despite its simplicity. I grew up in my father’s pizza

PREP: Set aside time for stretching and folding the dough, plus overnight proving COOK: 25 minutes MAKES: 6 portions INGREDIENTS For the focaccia dough: ■ 100g sourdough starter ■ 380ml warm water ■ 1

In her new book Mexican Table , 2005 MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers presents simple recipes bursting with delicious Latin flavours. Here are our favourites…

Crowd-pleasing dishes inspired by summer travels

1 Tortello maremmano Tortello maremmano is a typical Tuscan pasta course. Large squares of pasta are pinched together with a filling of fresh ricotta and swiss chard or borage. The extra-large size me

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 30 mins sauce only 3 tbsp olive oil4 garlic cloves, finely sliced1 dried red chilli or a largepinch of chilli flakes (optional)½ tsp caster sugar1 tbsp red wine vinegar