Pep up your rice

Serves 2Prep time 20 min, plus at least30 min marinatingCook time 15 min, plus5 min resting • 1 tbsp chipotle paste 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • Juice 1 lime • 350-400g sirloin

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Is your cupboard full of ingredients bought for one dish and never used again? Step forward Flavour Heroes , the new book from Gurdeep Loyal

Serves 4 Prep time 20 min, plusovernight marinatingCook time 1 hour You need to start the recipe a day ahead. The marinade and sauce can both be made up to 24 hours in advance and kept in the fridge.

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For one of the easiest soups of all, cook split red lentils with veg and spices until sublime in texture. The flavours are inspired by Turkish cuisine, including the serving suggestion of dried mint,