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Nothing beats the sweet, sun-ripened flavour of seasonal tomatoes. Whether they’re roasted, raw or simmered into sauces, they can add vibrancy and depth to so many dishes. At their peak, tomatoes need

The moment I see broad beans in my local produce store, I buy them and make this salad. Broad beans are a labour of love to prepare, but they’re perfect in all their tender simplicity – there’s a reas

Valencian paella, where the dish originates, is made with rabbit and/or chicken, green beans and fat white beans. This version combines seafood and meat. Paella shouldn’t be stirred (like risotto) as

Enjoy a fresh take on peas made with parsley and mint. Add a pinch of chilli flakes, if you like, and serve as a side dish. SERVES 4-6 as a side PREP 5 mins COOK 5 mins EASY V Cook 450g peas in a pan

I feel like I’m in a novel. It’s high summer and I am strolling through the kitchen garden (a grand renaming of my tiny raised beds that suits my mood) in a frock (impractical, but ditto mood), collec

INGREDIENTS 450g raw beetroot, peeled and cut into 1cm chunks Olive oil Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 60g butter, plus 25g for the onions 3 red onions, finely sliced 270g packet of f