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By Thalia Rhodes Serves 2 | Prep 20 mins FOR THE CARROT TOP PESTO 1 bunch of carrot topsA large handful of flat-leaf parsleyA large handful of coriander5 tbsp olive oil, or any flavourless oil3 tbsp w

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS For the salad 1kg new potatoes Vegetable oil 200g asparagus tips 2 large handfuls rocket leaves 2 tbsp finely sliced spring onions 6 sun-dried tomato halves, roughly chopped 1 lar

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

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,

• They’re actually fruit. The Latin name is Cucurbita pepo and courgettes come from the same family as pumpkins, cucumbers and melons. They can be yellow, green, green-striped, long and thin or short

Grilled peach, chicken & feta salad ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 12 mins 400g mini chicken fillets3 tbsp olive oil4 ripe peaches, stonedand quartered4 tsp sherry vinegar1 tbsp honey1 red chilli, f