Vegging out

Is your cupboard full of ingredients bought for one dish and never used again? Step forward Flavour Heroes , the new book from Gurdeep Loyal

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

Food writer Gurdeep Loyal says upping the flavour factor in recipes is as simple as rethinking how you use common ingredients and blending recipes from various traditions

By James Walters Serves 4 | Prep 30 mins plus soaking | Cook 15 mins 175g wholegrain green wheat freekeh 2 tsp Maldon sea salt 8 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 celery sticks, diced, leaves reserved and

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

Try this nutritious cod, tomato, bean and potato bake that’s effortless to make and counts as two of your five-a-day. It’s a wonderful dish for warm summer days. SERVES 2 PREP 12 mins COOK 18 mins EAS