How to use up everything!

Fermented foods needn’t get you in a pickle, thanks to James Cooper & Natalie Preston’s tasty recipes

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is not only healthy and good for your gut but its distinct flavour lifts this simple salad with super crisp potatoes and salty ham. SERVES 4 | PREP 15 MINS | COOK 45 MIN

Bubble up Got a red cabbage left in the fridge post-Christmas? If 2026 is your year for eating healthier, try fermenting that cabbage to make gut-friendly kimchi – the national dish of Korea. ● Lacto-

Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat

IF YOU MAKE ONE THING… Thai-style chicken Serves ...

SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins COOK 1 hr 20 mins EASY ❄ ragu 2 duck breasts, skin removed2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tsp fennel seeds2 garlic cloves1 bay leaf½ small pack parsley, leaves picked,st