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If there’s anyone more obsessed with growing, cooking, eating and writing about food than Mark, we’re yet to find them. His books, such as Sour (2019), have won awards, so he knows a goodie when he se

This recipe is inspired by my much-loved fried gordal olives stuffed with manchego, a big favourite at Pizarro restaurant. Here, the creamy, nutty manchego is fried until perfectly golden and crisp, b

SERVES 4 | PREP 20 MINS COOK 45 MINS | EASY | GF 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil,plus extra for drizzling1 onion, chopped1 red pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tbsp finely chopped oregano leaves

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1 Food that speaks of home When guests arrive I like to welcome them with something that evokes the comfort and welcome of a Sri Lankan home — roast paan still warm from the bakery, a punchy pol sambo