Caesar salad

It’s a wonder what you can whip up using some basic staples

This is a simple sandwich that relies on a lot of elements being properly done. Whisking the egg yolks with the mayo gives an amazing colour and texture to the sandwich. SERVES 2 PREP 10 mins COOK 7 m

Turn storecupboard staples into dishes to delight

(Serves 4) 1 Mix together the juice of half a lemon, 1 finely chopped garlic clove and 30 ml olive oil. Smear on to 600 g rib eye or rump steak. 2 Heat a griddle pan to very hot. Fry the steak for 2 m

By Meridian (shop.meridianfoods.co.uk) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins 8 rice paper wraps (availablefrom Chinese supermarkets orwholefood stores)1 candied beetroot1 carrot1 avocado1 watermelon radish1 purple

This recipe is inspired by my much-loved fried gordal olives stuffed with manchego, a big favourite at Pizarro restaurant. Here, the creamy, nutty manchego is fried until perfectly golden and crisp, b