Double whammy umami

Make the most of asparagus while it’s at its best

SERVES 4 This sweet and spicy fakeaway makes a satisfying Friday-night choice. YOU WILL NEED 1kg jointed chicken wings½ red chilli2 thumb-sized chunks ginger, 1 grated(reserving ½tsp for the cucumber)

Risotto alla pescatore Risotto is not really a Sicilian speciality, but over the years Sicilians have adopted it and cooked it in their own way with seafood taking centre stage, naturally. My advice i

Yes, we like to ‘cheat’ too – and by that, we mean using excellent ready-made products to take speedy shortcuts. Whip up these delicious meals when you don’t fancy hours in the kitchen...

This zingy sauce doubles up as a marinade and a dressing. It’s a staple of Brazilian barbecue, and goes well with any grilled meat. SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS, PLUS MARINATING COOK 25-30 MINS ✱ 550g piece

Fill a hamper or cool bag and head for the great outdoors