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Looking for a tempting little side dish with minimum fuss? These crunchy runner beans tossed with cheese and nuts fit the bill perfectly. SERVES 2 as a side PREP 5 mins COOK 3 mins EASY V Toast and ch

Summery beans & herby green aïoli Dried beans are very cost-effective, and ideal for simmering in a big batch. Use a good-quality olive oil when making this dish, as it imparts a lot of flavour. MAKES

• Also known as fava beans when dried, broad beans are at their best in the UK from late spring to late summer. Although originally from the Middle East, they’ve been grown in the UK for thousands of

With 2.6m Instagram followers, chef Thomas Straker’s recipes are hugely popular. Find out why for yourself by trying these dishes from his latest book

Serves 2Prep time 15 min, plus coolingCook time 15 min BE A BETTER COOK Using ripe, in-season tomatoes is crucial as the dish relies heavily on their flavour. Good quality Spanish olive oil is key too

By Amelia Wasiliev Serves 6 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 20-60mins 1 tbsp olive oil1 brown onion, finely diced3 cloves of garlic, crushed1 tsp mustard powder2 tsp smoked paprika½ tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground