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Full of colour and flavour, these fresh but warming plates are perfect for lunch or supper on September days

Pastes are your storecupboard secret star that will transform any dish into a taste marvel, with recipes from food writer Gurdeep Loyal

By Ryland Peters & Small Serves 4 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 2 hrs 30 mins FOR THE SALSA VERDE 1-2 fresh green chillies, stems removed2 cloves of garlic, peeled2-3 fresh tomatillos, husks removed (or tinne

SERVES 4IngredientsFor the spice paste 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 1 small onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 lemongrass stalk For the main 4 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp table salt300m

Bring all the beloved flavours of the classic tart together into a showstopping cake. Almond-rich sponges are sandwiched with black cherry conserve and finished with silky buttercream – just the thing