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

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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

Serves 4 Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 min • 10 small figs • Squeeze lemon juice • 1 tsp caster sugar • 4 tbsp mascarpone to serve For the crumble top • 4 fig rolls • 50g plain flour • 20g soft brown

Bring the joy of a beach-shack supper to your back garden with fried nibbles, barbecued fish and a cocktail-inspired sweet treat

Three irresistible Italian bakes from food writer Ursula Ferrigno