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■ Makes 12 ■ Prep 10 mins ■ Cook 20 mins 350g plain flour25g butter50g dark muscovado sugar, plus 1 tbsp extra50g pecans, chopped2 tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp cinnamon3 eating appl

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

■ Serves 2 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ No cook 140g bulgur wheat1 tsp each ground allspice and ground cumin6 stoned dates, chopped small handful of parsley, chopped400g can of chickpeas, drained2 tbsp flaked toa

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