Anchovies make everything better

LEAN INTO AUTUMN COOKING WITH ABBY ALLEN’S SEASONAL DISHES THAT ARE EQUAL PARTS NOURISHING AND MOREISH

LEISURE

Drawing on a lifelong love of local, seasonal food, Abby Allen’s farmhouse kitchen recipes come from a place of deep connection to the land and sea

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

■ 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

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