Smoky lamb chops with patatas bravas

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■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 5 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 5 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin seeds400g can cherry tomatoes200g fresh cherry tomatoes2 garlic clovessmall bunch of parsleysmall bunch of basil

A chicken and spuds one-pot gets a twist with spicy chorizo and paprika. Toss the potatoes in the lovely, smoky roasting juices so they’re extra-crunchy. ■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 20 mins plus resting ■ Cook

■ Serves 4 as a snack ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 2 large onions, sliced2 tsp sunflower oil1 tsp brown sugar100g cheddar, grated1 tbsp American-stylemustard, plus extra to serve200g corn tortilla ch

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Comforting, creamy mash, with added flavour, warms up chilly, late autumn days