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,

SERVES 6 | PREP 40 MINCOOK 1 HR 15 MINS | EASY KÖFTE60g stale bread1 medium onion, grated1 egg, beatensmall bunch of parsley, finely chopped1 tsp ground cumin½ tsp pul biber450g 15% fat lamb mince or

These Turkish kebabs use minimal ingredients so the flavour of the lamb stands out, complemented by red peppers and spicy pul biber. SERVES 4 PREP 5 mins plus at least 2 hrs chilling COOK 15 mins EASY

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

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

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